Wiremu Curtis, one of two brothers jailed for murdering Rotorua toddler Nia Glassie, lost his prison laundry job after he bullied and threatened a worker,... Read More

Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale has gone into bat for rowers opposing plans for a new pontoon on the city's waterfront. The former world and Olympic champion... Read More

Katikati orchardist Daniel Kenna has been awarded the 2025 Horticulture New Zealand President's Trophy, recognising his leadership and contribution to the kiwifruit... Read More

Traffic delays are being reported on Te Puke Highway following a two-vehicle crash. Emergency services were called to the crash on the highway, near Collins... Read More

Steam and gas emissions have been visible from Whakaari/White Island over the past week, with white plumes observed from the Bay of Plenty coastline. GeoNet... Read More

Motorists across Tauranga say they are already feeling the squeeze as petrol prices continue to rise, with many bracing for the possibility of further increases... Read More

The winners of the 2026 Bay of Plenty Dairy Industry Awards were announced at the annual awards dinner held at the Awakeri Events Centre near Edgecumbe on Tuesday... Read More

The National Emergency Management Agency (Nema) says MetService will step beyond weather services to keep the public informed during times of tsunami risk. MetService... Read More

A heavy rain watch has been issued for parts of Bay of Plenty and Coromandel as officials monitor an approaching tropical storm. Southeast gales and heavy... Read More

Bay of Plenty teenager Te Auepo Love-Henry has fought her way to the top of New Zealand's Muay Thai scene, claiming a national youth title after more than a... Read More

It was during the Covid-19 pandemic and Mohi Korohina was working in Australia when he got the call. It was his grandfather - 'no good staying in Aussie”,... Read More

New Zealand drivers may soon be legally required to give cyclists and other vulnerable road users more space when overtaking, under a proposed rule change released... Read More