State Highway 29 is closed following a serious crash. A police spokesperson says there is a serious crash on the Matamata side of the Kaimai Range. "The... Read More

A Tauranga Moana iwi leader says the 'crippling costs” associated with lodging claims with the Waitangi Tribunal are limiting access to justice and... Read More

After a brief lull, MetService is forecasting unsettled weather to return for the end of this week. A band of heavy rain will make its way onto the South... Read More

At least one person is injured after a crash on Omanawa Road SH29. "Police and emergency services were called at about 3.30pm today to attend a two-three... Read More

Calf injuries will prevent lock Patrick Tuipulotu and outside back Stephen Perofeta from travelling with the All Blacks Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship squad... Read More

Flights in and out of Tauranga have resumed after volcanic ash from Whakaari/White Island caused problems. At least 10 flights were cancelled and three... Read More

Road users are experiencing significant delays on State Highway 29 by Redwood Lane due to stop/go traffic management, which is required for vital work on underground... Read More

Black residue seen along Pāpāmoa Beach this week is not oil, or ash from Whakaari/White Island, according to Bay of Plenty Regional Council. 'Bay of Plenty... Read More

MetService is forecasting a front that will be moving northwards over the South Island during Friday, August 23. "Warnings and Watches extend into Friday... Read More

The Bay of Plenty region has trumped the nation in the hotly contested Great NZ Toastie Takeover competition again. Ōkere Falls has been awarded the... Read More

One of Tauranga's hardest working hounds are one paw closer to glory after making it into the finals of the 2024 Frog Recruitment NZ Top Dog competition. With... Read More

Zespri has released its first full forecast for the 2024/25 season, with forecast per hectare returns up from last season for all categories, reaching record... Read More