With no pool on-site, a Pāpāmoa primary school has found another way for its 495 students to enjoy learning from water-based play. Golden Sands School officially... Read More

Pet owners across New Zealand are once again being invited to put their furry friends in the spotlight. The SPCA has launched its search for the stars of... Read More

Sarah Mileham is stepping into the spotlight as one of New Zealand's fast-emerging opera singers. She recently achieved a string of competition wins, taking... Read More

A student-led art piece honouring the often 'unattributed” role of women in wartime has been unveiled at Tauranga Girls' College. The 2m-by-2m mosaic... Read More

When the rain starts to fall, most people head for cover, but for Dan Batten and his team, they get stuck into their mahi (work). They're the engine room... Read More

The final overnight roadworks for the 2025-26 maintenance season are set to take place on State Highway 2 in Tauranga over the coming days. NZ Transport Agency... Read More

Warning: This story deals with the death of a child and may be distressing. Pauline Timu has been sentenced for her role in the death of 8-year-old... Read More

The Wairoa Bridge cycleway will remain closed while authorities assess repair options following damage to the embankment supporting the path. The cycleway,... Read More

A thick cloud of black smoke has been seen billowing from State Highway 2 near Bethlehem this afternoon. Fire and Emergency New Zealand northern fire communications... Read More

Warning: Distressing content A cat owner is 'heartbroken” after her beloved pet Clyde died from being shot in the face in Mount Maunganui. Rosalie... Read More

A vehicle has crashed into the front of Woolworths in Bureta, Tauranga. Police were called at 11.45am. They said no injuries were reported and the crash was... Read More

Free Tree Day is set to return for its third year, giving Tauranga residents the chance to help grow the city's urban canopy by planting a free native tree at... Read More