The death of an Opotiki man in 2016 is now being treated as a homicide. Eastern Bay of Plenty CIB officers have returned to Opotiki this week to revisit the case... Read More

One of Tauranga's most iconic outdoor concerts is preparing to return to the stage in style with two of Australasia's greatest tribute bands. After a four-year... Read More

Bay of Plenty men's and women's sides have qualified for the TECT National Sevens to be held for the first time at the Tauranga Domain on December 15-16. Both... Read More

The kindness of strangers has shown one Tauranga man his life is worth something. The man, who wishes not to be named, was pulled off a bridge by members of the... Read More

A severe thunderstorm watch is in place for the Bay of Plenty, including Tauranga. Thunderstorms are expected to form over the North Island this afternoon. 'Some... Read More

The regulation change allowing Housing NZ to make discretionary grants to those who were wrongly evicted for methamphetamine contamination has been made. The... Read More

In today's weather forecast we are expecting showers, possibly thundery with hail, less frequent from the afternoon, then easing at night. Also a northeast breeze... Read More

With heavy rain saturating the Bay of Plenty in the weekend, and more forecast for today, people are being warned to avoid swimming in streams, rivers and beaches... Read More

Thanks to assistance from members of the public, police have arrested two people for the aggravated robbery of a Taupo superette. Around 3.30pm on Sunday, two... Read More

It's the season of giving and that means no one goes without, even our rough sleepers. Homebase educator Juliet Little is asking the public to contribute... Read More

Youth unemployment rates in New Zealand aren't pretty. More than 11 per cent of 15 to 19-year-olds are unemployed - figures that cost the government, and you... Read More

Greerton Village is gearing up for some Christmas cheer, markets, and a very special visit from two award-winning Kiwis. Mainstreet manager Sally Benning says... Read More