Police have 'grave concerns” for a woman who has not been seen for six months and are considering the possibility she may have been the victim of foul... Read More

Family and friends of the Rotorua woman whose death has launched a homicide investigation say she had a 'heart of gold” who opened her home to children. The... Read More

Mount Maunganui surfer Jaxon Willows has kept a clean sheet for 2026 after securing wins in the Men's and Juniors at the 2026 NZ Festival of Longboarding presented... Read More

Bay of Plenty superbike star Mitch Rees couldn't have scripted a better send-off ahead of his 2026 international racing campaign, delivering a flawless performance... Read More

Work to restore public access at Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park following January's severe weather event is progressing well. The Bay of... Read More

After weeks of severe rainfall and multiple slips causing extensive damage to State Highway 2 through the Waioweka Gorge, one lane will reopen to the public... Read More

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council will discuss concerns about the Government's proposed overhaul of local government at a council meeting this week. Councillors... Read More

Morrinsville Intermediate will close for the funeral of the Mount Maunganui landslide victim, former staff member Lisa Maclennan, hailed for her bravery... Read More

Volunteer lifeguards at Ōmanu Beach carried out a record number of rescues at the weekend. Dangerous surf conditions, warm weather and long-weekend... Read More

The rāhui placed over Mount Maunganui Main Beach (Hinekite) and the Mauao end of Waikorire Beach has been lifted today after the deadly landslide on January... Read More

The Big Bike Film Night 2026 will reignite the passion of Bay of Plenty cycling when it rolls into Tauranga on February 24. The festival, curated by Taupō-based... Read More

A pod of orca has been filmed in the shallows of Pāpāmoa Beach - close to bathers and an awestruck ocean swimmer attempting to set a new world record. The pod... Read More