News

Almost 3000 blood donations needed for summer

New Zealand Blood Service has almost 3000 appointments to be filled between now and the end of January in the Bay of Plenty region to meet demand over the holiday... Read More

Health authorities issue sore throat warning

If your child has a sore throat get it checked, says a Bay of Plenty Medical Officer of Health, as it can lead to rheumatic fever, a serious preventable... Read More

Driver licence wait times on the rise

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is urging people put in the practice and preparation needed to pass driver licence tests the first time, with wait times for... Read More

Squash championship: New Zealand go down to Wales

The New Zealand Men's Squash Team has gone down to No.6 seeds Wales at Tauranga's Mercury Baypark Arena. Competing in the WSF Men's World Team Championship... Read More

Local park gets big boost from Regional Council

Preston Park in Bethlehem is one of many community-based projects benefiting from Bay of Plenty Regional Council's Environmental Enhancement Fund. Tucked... Read More

School holiday magic in Tauranga this summer

It's the silly season and there is plenty of great activities on offer across Tauranga for the young and young at heart! Starting at The Historic Village,... Read More

Olympic power gives The Fox record boost

Waihi Olympian Dylan Schmidt provided the star turn and host Ryan Fox dusted off any cobwebs ahead of a massive 2024, as The Fox charity golf and fishing event... Read More

Tauranga school given "desperately needed funds"

More than $39,000 is being donated to Tauranga Intermediate School to go towards counselling and mental health resources for the school. 'Youth Lives Matter... Read More

Historic Village tenants feel under threat

Many long-standing tenants of The Historic Village are concerned that an imposed increase in operating expenses, combined with proposed rent increases, will... Read More

Reminder of overnight Kaimai SH29 closures

State Highway 29 over the Kaimai range continues to have overnight closures each night from Sunday to Thursday this week while asphalt repairs are being made. Overnight... Read More

Contingency plans for the latest Covid wave

Hospitals are putting contingency plans into action as the latest Covid wave hits staffing numbers. Wastewater trends show community cases are still rising... Read More

Minister 'taking advice' on NCEA plans

The government is taking advice on its predecessor's plan to make online maths and literacy tests a prerequisite for NCEA qualifications from 2026. Trial... Read More