A band of Rotorua citizens aiming to restore its helicopter rescue service is now closer to the formation of a trust. Tacitly called the Rotorua Rescue... Read More

A Tauranga woman is helping the local horticulture industry lift its game. Phillippa Wright has 15 years' experience in the industry and says breaches to workers'... Read More

Consultation is now open for people who want to have their say on Tauranga City Council's draft Freedom Camping Bylaw 2019. The bylaw allows council to control... Read More

The final sealing of the Hemo Gorge roundabout is expected to start tomorrow. But delays are expected on State Highway 5 and State Highway 30. The final touches... Read More

A school bus trial to establish whether free fares for students can assist in Tauranga's traffic congestion begins at the start of Term One for Welcome Bay students. The... Read More

A 16-year-old girl from Katikati has been missing since Wednesday, with her family just wanting her home safe. Sky Taylor-Eynon's aunt Joanne Dover says Sky... Read More

Bay of Plenty professional golfers have enjoyed success in the last three PGA of New Zealand Pro-am events. Te Puke's Jared Pender shot a fine 68 on Sunday at... Read More

In today's weather forecast we are expecting a mainly fine day with some gusty southwesterlies. It's a one-clothing layer day today with a high of 28 and an overnight... Read More

A rahui is in place in the Maketu area after human remains were dislodged near Okurei Point. A post on the Te Puke Community Noticeboard Facebook page says the... Read More

Two kayakers who got into trouble in the Hauraki Gulf have been rescued They were unable to get the vessel back to shore and it drifted out to sea off Orere Point... Read More

Wrong, wrong and wrong. But happy to explain why. The man who manages Tauranga city's domestic water supply has responded to some myths and misunderstandings... Read More

One person is in critical condition following a crash on State Highway 33. Emergency services were called to the scene of a crash between and a car and a motorcycle... Read More