12:54pm Fri 07 Sep, 2018
When Rotorua-based motorcyclist Grant Booth's son announced he wanted to take up riding Booth signed them both up to do a Pro Rider Ride Forever course. 'When... Read More
12:50pm Fri 07 Sep, 2018
Update 1.50pm - No one has been injured following a crash between a truck and a car near Aongatete. A police media spokesperson says the crash was minor. "No... Read More
12:46pm Fri 07 Sep, 2018
Blue collection crates have started turning up on Tauranga kerbsides this week in preparation for a new rates-funded glass collection service in October. The... Read More
11:55am Fri 07 Sep, 2018
There was standing room only at the September meeting of the Tauranga Historic Society this week. The monthly meeting featured guest speaker Buddy Mikaere presenting... Read More
11:18am Fri 07 Sep, 2018
A severe weather watch is in place for strong wind in the Bay of Plenty. The wind has started picking up in Tauranga, with stronger than normal gusts ripping... Read More
11:12am Fri 07 Sep, 2018
Devilskin's newly released single has a personal message for the Hamilton-based band's lead singer. The new song ‘ENDO', is being described as a powerfully... Read More
10:43am Fri 07 Sep, 2018
Investigations are underway into a shelterbelt fire in Maketu. Firefighters are at the scene of the fire on Maketu Road. Nothern fire communications shift manager... Read More
09:53am Fri 07 Sep, 2018
Trainers and punters alike have expressed their shock over an unprecedented inquiry into race-fixing in the harness racing industry. Ten people have been charged... Read More
09:16am Fri 07 Sep, 2018
Mike Dawson rates it as one of the most fun courses on the World Cup canoe slalom circuit but there's a serious undertone to this weekend's fifth round of the... Read More
08:04am Fri 07 Sep, 2018
It was a legendary farewell to a true policing legend. Hundreds of police colleagues formed a guard of honour in Huntly on Monday (3 September) at the funeral... Read More
07:46am Fri 07 Sep, 2018
Survivors of abuse in state care are worried about how long it's taking to get a Royal Commission of Inquiry underway. The inquiry into historical child... Read More
07:19am Fri 07 Sep, 2018
In today's forecast we are expecting cloudy periods. A few afternoon showers, then becoming fine in the evening with the brisk southwesterly easing. It's... Read More