News
02:05pm Fri 12 Sep, 2025
Katikati's weekend to mark 150 years since the arrival of the Ulster Irish settlers in 1875 is about to rev up! With a bunch of free events on in the town... Read More
01:00pm Fri 12 Sep, 2025
The mother of a Tauranga 12-year-old who has excelled at 10-pin bowling is looking for community support to get her daughter to more tournaments. Jade Lang... Read More
11:45am Fri 12 Sep, 2025
What has more than 2500 eyes, can't see, but is looking for a new home? It sounds like a riddle - but it really isn't. The answer is a basement in Te Puke... Read More
11:20am Fri 12 Sep, 2025
Power is out to about 200 properties in the Mount area after a car hit a power pole. Police were speaking to the driver after a single vehicle struck a power... Read More
11:00am Fri 12 Sep, 2025
On his first visit New Zealand, Irish folk singer and storyteller Colin Urwin will land in Katikati this weekend as the town marks 150 years since the Ulster... Read More
10:00am Fri 12 Sep, 2025
The gruelling 40-hour endurance challenge, founded by Tauranga Boys' College, returns this year with fresh energy and expanded support. The purpose of the... Read More
10:00am Fri 12 Sep, 2025
A unique way of travelling back in time to mark 150 years since the Ulster Irish settlers arrived in Katikati back in 1875 is on offer to the community this... Read More
09:00am Fri 12 Sep, 2025
Western Bay of Plenty District Council has welcomed news that the new four-lane expressway between Te Puna and Ōmokoroa has been progressed to the next stage. NZ... Read More
07:52am Fri 12 Sep, 2025
Three people have been arrested following an incident which left one person with serious injuries in the Western Bay of Plenty. An increased police presence... Read More
07:00am Fri 12 Sep, 2025
Showing off bugs under torchlight is just one of Jack Karetai-Barrett's extra-curricular activities. He first drew nationwide attention as the teen who cycled... Read More
06:27am Fri 12 Sep, 2025
A large metal dragon that mysteriously appeared at Mount Maunganui's Pilot Bay has been given its marching orders by Tauranga City Council. The striking 1.2m... Read More
06:00pm Thu 11 Sep, 2025
It's a great time for avocado lovers, but not so much for growers of the fruit, as prices reach as low as 19 cents in parts of the country. A Woolworths spokesperson... Read More
17-Dec 16:00
Shoppers visit Ikea in ‘unprecedented’ numbers
17-Dec 14:30
Mt Ruapehu crater lake shows temperature rise
17-Dec 13:00
Manta rays added to vulnerable species list
17-Dec 12:07
Car crashes into Tauranga shop, witnesses say
17-Dec 11:45
Serious food safety tips for the silly season
17-Dec 09:27
Serious crash on SH2, road closed
17-Dec 08:00
Lamb takes out ham this Christmas
17-Dec 07:30
Summer traffic squeeze: Key SH2 and SH25 changes
17-Dec 06:30
Coping with grief during the Christmas season
16-Dec 18:00
SH2 speed limits reduced in Karangahake, Waihī
16-Dec 17:00
Neighbour starts Givealitte page after house fire
16-Dec 16:00
Lifeguard saves siblings at Waihī fundraiser
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