No one has been injured following a two car crash on a rural road near Te Puke. A police media spokesperson says the crash has happened on Te Matai Road before... Read More

People living throughout the Whakatāne District are being asked to contribute to a new initiative which aims to make it easier and safer to use roads, pathways,... Read More

A dawn karakia performed by Tohunga Koro Tutua and supported by a contingent of hahi Ringatu kaikarakia has marked the completion of the first stage of the Toi Moana... Read More

Four people have been arrested and drugs, firearms and cash have been seized following a search warrant at an address on State Highway 2 in Wairoa, Tauranga. The... Read More

An active cold front is making its way up the South Island today, bringing gales, heavy rain and snow. 'There are numerous severe weather warnings and watches... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has gained national praise for its improvements to managing the District's drinking water. In a 2017/2018 annual report... Read More

Combat sports fans will be circling the calendar and clearing their schedules this week in preparation for Friday's King in the Ring 62kg lightweight tournament. The... Read More

Ngāti Whakaue Assets Trust has exceeded its own financial goal by growing an asset base to an impressive $20.13 million. Its growth will now allow the trust... Read More

A petition for moratorium of future housing developments in the Western Bay/Tauranga area has received just shy of 2500 signatures. The Fix the Bloody Road petition... Read More

A hammer has been used in an armed robbery of a Bay of Plenty fish and chip shop. Two men entered Ranolf Fish and Chips in Rotorua just before 9pm on Tuesday. A... Read More

The highway between Te Puke and Papamoa will be closed for a month starting in the New Year. The roadworks starting in January, will be for installing a new... Read More

State Highway 2 is now clear after a crash near Te Puna. Emergency Services were called to cross streets of Ainsworth Road and Te Puna Quarry Road around 7.36am.... Read More