News

Bringing families together for good advice

Do you worry about safety and security in your neighbourhood? Would you like to get to know your neighbours better - and have some fun? Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

Celebrating more than 150 years of Poles in NZ

Celebrating the presence of Poles in the country, and the 151st anniversary of the first Pole stepping on to New Zealand soil, is at the heart of a Polish event... Read More

Update on Cameron Road construction

The Tauranga City Council road works team is in the process of resurfacing several sections of Cameron Road. "Because resurfacing is one of the activities... Read More

Tauranga city centre road and parking update

Tauranga City Council is providing an update on Elizabeth Street, Tunks Reserve, Masonic Park and the city car parking situation. "Elizabeth Street reopened... Read More

Dog attacks: Preventing aggressive behaviour

Recent news of an increase in dog attacks has led to a dog specialist to speak out to prevent aggressive behaviour in our K9 friends. Dogs can be your best... Read More

Tauranga hosts Te Pūtake o te Riri commemoration

Tauranga is hosting this year's Te Pūtake o te Riri - the national commemoration of the New Zealand Wars. Community leader Charlie Rahiri told Māpuna... Read More

Labour Weekend road toll reaches four

The Labour Day weekend road toll has risen to four after a fatal crash in Waitaki in the South Island on Monday evening. A police spokesperson says the person... Read More

Lola develops into category 5 super storm

Tropical Cyclone Lola has strengthened to a category 5 super cyclone, the Fiji Meteorological Service says. A category 5 cyclone means average winds will... Read More

Cash stuffing: Caution warned over TikTok trend

"Cash stuffing" is the latest budgeting trend to sweep TikTok, but it comes with a warning from insurers. The trend - also known as the cash envelope system... Read More

Explosive start to BOP cricket season

It is likely that there has been no more explosive start to the Bay of Plenty Cup than Saturday's opening round - with two centuries and a six wicket bag... Read More

‘Quite extraordinary’: Homeless refuse help

Nine homeless people in Rotorua have rejected offers of help - and could face being trespassed from the city's reserves. The rough sleepers refused help because... Read More

Honda riders send warning message to rivals

Young, having fun and getting the job done ... that's the message sent by Honda stars Phoenix Van Dusschoten and Jack Treloar at the annual MX Fest motocross... Read More