News

Farmers’ development to boost WBOP economy

The Farmers' corner redevelopment looks set to pump millions of dollars into the Western Bay economy, with up to 400 local subcontractors and businesses expected... Read More

Custom painted bike raises mental health awareness

A registered charitable trust operating under the auspices of the Perpetual Guardian Foundation, is using one of the finest examples of automotive engineering... Read More

Financial help for Bay flood victims

Almost $35,000 has already been donated to flood affected residents, but more donations are being sought. The terms of reference for the Mayoral Manaakitanga... Read More

Council glass collection is go

A city wide council funded glass collection service is expected to be underway in October this year. Tauranga City councillors approved the funding for the service... Read More

New $1.2m amenities fund for BOP

BayTrust's recent strong financial performance will allow it to grant a record $6.75m in the coming year and to open a new fund to help pay for building or upgrading... Read More

Big weekend for Papamoa on-and-off the pitch

Papamoa Football Club have received a huge boost off the pitch as they prepare for one of their biggest games of the season this Queen's Birthday weekend. Ahead... Read More

Civil Defence award for Whakatane

The Whakatane District Recovery Project team has been recognised at the 2018 Civil Defence Awards. They are among four recipients from around the country who... Read More

First day of winter

Today is officially the first day of winter. In today's weather forecast we are expecting cloudy periods. A few showers from midday and northeast breezes. It's... Read More

Gypsy Day reigns in a new month

Motorists driving around the rural areas of the Western Bay of Plenty are being warned to expect cows on the road. For many in the dairy industry, June 1 means... Read More

Boat sinks in ‘perfect conditions’

Inexperience, too much weight at the back of the boat and an anchor tied to the stern. Those were the three ingredients for near disaster at sea on Tuesday, according... Read More

Bella Vista call to be made behind closed doors

How and why Tauranga City councillors make their call on the future of the Bella Vista homes will not be made public, says council CEO Garry Poole. Property owners... Read More

Tauranga road closures and works

Spring Street in the central business district will be blocked off this Queen's Birthday weekend as work begins to upgrade the wastewater system. Fencing closing... Read More