News

Rugby intercity battle continues

The two sides in the intercity battle between Tauranga and Rotorua are head to head in the Bay of Plenty Rugby AR Plus premier competition. Defending titleholders... Read More

Operation Middlepark: Murder charges laid

The Operation Middlepark investigations team have laid additional charges as part of the homicide investigation that was launched after a whānau birthday celebration... Read More

Te Puke, come and walk the giant map!

The Te Puke community are being asked to help map out their town's future, by ‘walking the walk'. Consultation opens today on the Te Puke Spatial Plan,... Read More

Source of Tauranga harbour oil spill still unknown

Maritime teams actively responding to a diesel and oil spill in Tauranga Harbour today have not yet been able to identify the source of the spill. 'We are... Read More

Fourth Fridays coming to Waihī Beach Village

A free community event, Fourth Fridays, is set to bring a burst of fun to the Waihī Beach Village, thanks to a dedicated team of local volunteers. The aim... Read More

Flood damage: Growing risk for NZ’s kelp forests

Timber slash and debris from flooding events is decimating Aotearoa New Zealand's vital underwater kelp forests, a nationwide study shows. Te Whare Wānanga... Read More

Man arrested for Ōpōtiki arson

A 37-year-old man has been arrested in relation to a fire in Ōpōtiki this morning, says a police spokesperon. "The arrest followed a report of a break-in... Read More

Unlocking New Zealand’s green energy future

A two-year research project has shed light on the promising opportunities for regional New Zealand to adopt short rotation forestry for bioenergy production. The... Read More

Person injured in Pāpāmoa crash

One person is suffering from moderate injuries after a car crash in Pāpāmoa. "Emergency services received a report of a single car crash around 1.10pm... Read More

BOP regional energy report released

The Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority - EECA - has released its Bay of Plenty Regional Energy Transition Accelerator report. The culmination of... Read More

Appeal for information following fatal crash, SH 5

Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash on SH 5, Tapapa, on Sunday 19 May. "Tragically, one person died at the scene and Police urge... Read More

Suspected diesel spill in Tauranga Harbour

Maritime teams are responding to an incident in Tauranga Harbour. "There is a suspected diesel spill in Tauranga Harbour, north of Sulphur Point and around... Read More