Fishing licences are now available as anticipation builds for the upcoming season. 'Spring is on its way, and today marks a key date in the diary for keen... Read More

Ongoing volcanic activity on Whakaari/White Island led to flight disruptions on Thursday morning. So what exactly is going on at the island, which has a deadly... Read More

The father of a toddler - who died after suffering 'catastrophic” stomp-type injuries - has been accused of causing her death by a defence lawyer... Read More

Tauranga is the latest New Zealand city to trial on-demand public transport, using electric vans in place of large diesel buses. There is no pre-timetabled... Read More

The Bay of Plenty Symphonia's string players are looking forward to working with a leading New Zealand violinist in their Tauranga concert this Saturday, August... Read More

Audrey Coreen Gray - known as Coreen - is celebrating her 100th birthday with plenty of singing - much to the delight of those blessed to know her. 'It's... Read More

A one-stop shop for sport in the Bay of Plenty is one step closer to reality as fundraising for the Bay of Plenty Movement HQ gets under way. The project,... Read More

A boost in the number of jobs being advertised in the Bay of Plenty is providing a glimmer of hope the sluggish economy might be picking up, but it's come... Read More

UPDATE 8AM: One person has died following a crash on State Highway 29. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash, on the Matamata side of the Kaimai Range,... Read More

A woman was duped on Facebook into believing she had won prize money in a competition, but she wouldn't be able to claim it until she paid 'tax on her... Read More

Female politicians fear a normalised "toxic environment" of gendered abuse is stopping women from wanting a seat at the decision-making table. Now, National... Read More

The Government has stepped in after it was revealed police have intentionally not been enforcing a law banning smoking and vaping in cars carrying children. NZME... Read More