News

Motorists urged to slow down as rain hits BOP

Police are warning motorists to slow down as rain hits the region for the first time in a long time. A severe weather warning is in place for the Bay of Plenty... Read More

Mayor turns off the windscreen washer

Last Monday no-one knew Shane Taki - he was just some toned, energetic young dude with a bare midriff and back-to-front cap, dancing around the Elizabeth Street... Read More

Celebrating International Women’s Day

Women in Fire and Emergency NZ are celebrating International Women's Day today around the country with collaborative events alongside NZ Police and St John Ambulance.... Read More

Tauranga courts locked down following threats

Two Tauranga courts have been in lockdown this morning following threats made to staff. A police spokeperson says the Tauranga Family Court and Tauranga District... Read More

Exotic insect discovered in NZ for the first time

Biosecurity New Zealand's Gypsy Moth surveillance programme has uncovered a larva of the poplar sawfly, an insect that is new to New Zealand. The larva was detected... Read More

Schools praised for prompt response to shooting

The Tauranga woman arrested after two schools went into lockdown following gunshots, is due to appear in court later today. The 44-year-old woman was arrested... Read More

Dynamic Canadian re-signs with the Chiefs

Dynamic Canadian forward Tyler Ardron has announced he will be extending his contract through to 2021 with the Gallagher Chiefs. The versatile forward has been... Read More

Picnic aims to encourage diversity

Celebrations are taking place at the Tauranga Waterfront on Saturday for the inaugural Moana Pride Picnic. Organisers are welcoming all members of the community... Read More

Severe weather warning for BOP

People in the Bay of Plenty, including Tauranga, are being warned to brace for heavy rain today. The MetService has issued a severe weather warning for the Bay... Read More

Plastic bale destroyed by Thames fire

The owner of a Thames plastic recycling plant gutted by fire for the second time in a year suspects a lithium battery sparked the latest blaze. Emergency services... Read More

Denver Chance investigation: info appeals continue

Police investigating the disappearance of Denver Chance are appealing for anyone who may have been in contact with him in the weeks prior to him being reported... Read More

Tauranga granted world squash event rights

Tauranga has won the rights to host the 2021 World Squash Federation Men's Teams Championships. The city is no stranger to hosting international squash... Read More