08:49am Mon 26 Nov, 2018
The parents of a young mum whose life was cut tragically short say organ donation has helped cast a positive light on a dark period of their lives. Hori and... Read More
07:58am Mon 26 Nov, 2018
A bylaw banning begging and rough sleeping in Tauranga, Greerton and Mount Maunganui CBDs will come into effect from next year. Elected members voted 6-5 in favour... Read More
07:31am Mon 26 Nov, 2018
There's a sign in the window of Maketu Takeaways - the fish 'n chip shop immortalised in Robin White's 1975 painting - saying "no eftpos, sorry for... Read More
07:22am Mon 26 Nov, 2018
In today's weather forecast we are expecting cloudy periods, and a few showers in the afternoon and evening, with a chance of them being heavy with thunderstorms.... Read More
07:04am Mon 26 Nov, 2018
Tauranga residents who witnessed a police pursuit near Hairini last night, say police officers came under attack. Several police units were seen chasing an alleged... Read More
06:40am Mon 26 Nov, 2018
Katikati has proclaimed itself the Avocado Capital of New Zealand - now it's time to capitalise on that status, says Katch Katikati's promotions manager Jacqui... Read More
03:59pm Sun 25 Nov, 2018
Peter Carruthers came up with a unique way to celebrate his wife Alison's 90th birthday this week. Peter, who celebrated his 91st birthday on Wednesday, devised... Read More
03:01pm Sun 25 Nov, 2018
Rain has fallen everywhere across the country during the past week, increasing the soil moisture levels in drier areas, while bringing too much rain for some.... Read More
02:00pm Sun 25 Nov, 2018
Give a little, take a little. That's the idea behind the crop swap, where too many lemons on your tree become someone else's lemon cake. Crop swapping, as it... Read More
01:00pm Sun 25 Nov, 2018
Scientists are asking people to complete an online survey as part of research into the performance of buildings and infrastructure during earthquakes, and the... Read More
12:01pm Sun 25 Nov, 2018
Work has started on the new cycle trail link between Paengaroa and Rotoiti, and it could be opened temporarily for use over the Christmas break. The $150,000... Read More
11:30am Sun 25 Nov, 2018
Almost 100 people attended the 2018 Awards Dinner of the NZ Division of the Royal Aeronautical Society, held on October 26 at the James Cook Hotel in Wellington,... Read More