Update 4.15pm - Three people have been arrested following a pursuit near the Tauranga CBD. A police media spokesperson says the pursuit was initiated just after... Read More

Police officers involved in a shooting in Morrinsville has been found justified in returning fire at a wanted man who, armed with a military style firearm, repeatedly... Read More

An image circulating on social media of an animal alleged to have been injured by fireworks, has Tauranga vets warning people not to jump to conclusions. The image,... Read More

The Melbourne Cup is upon us, with people turning to the TAB to see what horse might let them collect that extra bit of cash flow this week. Our Place in Tauranga,... Read More

Regional economies are expected to be the biggest winners of rule changes that allow hemp seed to be treated as just another edible seed. 'This is great news... Read More

Police are encouraging people to get their thinking caps on and ask officers any questions about their job. Eastern Bay of Plenty Police are holding a recruitment... Read More

Remedial work to repair a weather-damaged pathway on Takitimu Drive is expected to begin on Monday. The NZ Transport Agency advises remedial work will start on... Read More

The rollout of an Industry Partnership programme which will deliver 160 caregiving jobs within the aged care sector across the country will start today. The Ministry... Read More

It's too early to say, but there could be a possibility that the Bay of Plenty could get the new average speed cameras, once the trial is completed in Auckland.... Read More

Stephen Burn vividly remembers coming off Mount Maunganui's Main Beach beach as a frozen five-year-old nipper, blue lips and shaking, and being treated to a deliciously... Read More

No one has been injured in an incident in Papamoa this morning. Police were called to the scene on Papamoa Beach Road around 7.40am, to an incident between a... Read More

National water reforms and the importance of maintaining momentum on local waterway improvements were the focus of discussion by Bay of Plenty Regional Councillors... Read More