03:53pm Mon 16 Feb, 2026
A vehicle crashed into a building in Gate Pa shopping centre in Tauranga. Emergency services were called just after 12pm after reports that a vehicle had... Read More
02:00pm Mon 16 Feb, 2026
The public are invited to vote for their favourite from this year's group of Western Bay Community Awards finalists, with the People's Choice Award officially... Read More
11:42am Mon 16 Feb, 2026
Adams Ave and The Mall in Mount Maunganui have been reopened after geotech assessments on the stability of the landslides on Mauao. Heavy rain forecast for... Read More
10:00am Mon 16 Feb, 2026
Following 29 years of beekeeping and consistently producing award winning honey, Jody and Ralph Mitchell of Kaimai Range Honey are slowly handing the day-to-day... Read More
09:33am Mon 16 Feb, 2026
Nestlé has recalled specific batches of Milo Dipped Snack Bars as the product may contain foreign matter, namely rubber. Acting New Zealand Food Safety... Read More
08:36am Mon 16 Feb, 2026
An investigation is underway after a fire extensively damaged a two‑storey home in Mount Maunganui this morning. Fire and Emergency New Zealand was... Read More
08:16am Mon 16 Feb, 2026
The University of Waikato has made significant property deals in Tauranga as it progresses 'ambitious plans” to grow its Durham St campus. The university... Read More
08:12am Mon 16 Feb, 2026
Construction has begun on the final stage of a major safety upgrade on State Highway 2. Crews are now preparing land for two teardrop‑shaped roundabouts... Read More
07:00am Mon 16 Feb, 2026
For the first time in 25 years, the Oceans '26: Festival of Junior Surf Lifesaving will be hosted at Pāpāmoa Beach. More than 750 young surf participants... Read More
06:00am Mon 16 Feb, 2026
When homekill specialist Toby Barkla posted a clip-on social media showing the inside of a cow's udder, he didn't expect much more than the usual interest. Instead,... Read More
02:00pm Sun 15 Feb, 2026
One of the biggest surf boat weekends seen in New Zealand took place at Waihī Beach on Waitangi weekend. Hosted by Waihī Beach Lifeguard Services Inc from... Read More
01:00pm Sun 15 Feb, 2026
Ruth Croft and Daniel Jones successfully defended their T102 titles in a sodden Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB race in Rotorua on Saturday. According to MetService,... Read More