New research commissioned by IAG New Zealand has revealed that natural hazards have cost the country a staggering $64 billion since 2010 - and the price tag... Read More

Before sunrise, while most were still in bed, a group of young surf lifeguards were charging down the beach, diving into rescue drills at Mount Maunganui's Intermediate... Read More

A grassroots event tackling men's mental health is set to return to Tauranga on July 11, after a groundswell of support helped launch it last year. Locally... Read More

The Government has announced a funding boost for Māori Wardens, recognising their long-standing role in supporting community safety and social wellbeing. Māori... Read More

After more than three decades as a lifeline for many in the Tauranga area, the Hillier Centre in Mount Maunganui is closing its doors. The Gloucester Rd centre... Read More

No day is the same for Hato Hone St John paramedics, but for Mat Delaney, the desire to serve his community remains constant. 'You're there in a patient's... Read More

He's referred to as 'a bit of a legend” and 'a really good bloke”. Ray Pittams, 90, is also well-known among members at the Tauranga Golf Club... Read More

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has initiated a review to ensure Police have sufficiently strong controls to prevent or detect the misuse of Police technology... Read More

If you love whiling away your free time behind a weed eater, chainsaw or tractor - or simply by getting stuck into gardening - you might be able to help out... Read More

Reflecting on 60 years of Ōtūmoetai College with former deputy principal Bruce Farthing reveals a rich tapestry of memories and milestones that have deeply... Read More

As Neville McKay and his team of Tauranga Auto Extravaganza helpers handed over their biggest cheque yet to Tauranga's Hato Hone St John this month, the man... Read More

It is important to check charts, Maketu Volunteer Coastguard president Shane Beech said after a private launch hit rocks during a sightseeing sea tour near Mōtītī... Read More