News

New biocontrol agent being released

Dogs in the Bay of Plenty area could see their dermatitis clear up thanks to the world's first field release of a Brazilian fungal biocontrol agent aimed at combating... Read More

Tairua residents urged to conserve water

Thames-Coromandel District Council is urging all Tairua residents to start conserving water immediately. The combination of a power cut this week, followed by heavy... Read More

Living wage employers scarce in Tauranga

There is a real danger that Tauranga will fall behind and become known for its low wages if employers don't join the growing movement to pay their staff a living... Read More

A prescription for companionship

Kaiden doesn't make friends easily. That's often the way with children with autism spectrum disorder. But when Murphy, a 13-week-old labradoodle, moseyed up to... Read More

Edgecumbe volunteers win national award

The Edgecumbe Volunteer Fire Brigade, representing Whakatane District, has been named Supreme Winner at the prestigious Trustpower National Community Awards. The... Read More

Final funding secured for rail trail

The Hauraki Rail Trail Charitable Trust has welcomed the government's announcement of co-funding to complete the Hauraki Rail Trail. General manager Diane Drummond... Read More

Auction of Battle of Gate Pa Exhibition

An exhibition that told the stories of the creation of Tauranga city from a time of conflict and battle is to be auctioned off. The Battle of Gate Pa Exhibition... Read More

Air your opinion on air quality

Stinky smells, agrichemical sprays, smoky fires and dust result in more than a thousand calls being lodged with the Bay of Plenty Regional Council's Pollution Hotline... Read More

What’s On? Running, Tattoos, & Ducks

Well, it is Sunday again, folks. Who knew there were so many Sundays in a year? There's probably 52 or so, give or take one. Fortunately in Tauranga, there's usually... Read More

New walking groups for fitness and fun

Two new walking groups are starting this month as part of Sport Bay of Plenty's City on its Feet initiative, creating more opportunities within the community for... Read More

Tauranga Youth and a museum

Seeing into a cockroach brain or defeating a giant hornet, some exhibits at Te Papa may make you wonder what a museum is actually about. On Thursday morning Clayton... Read More

Welcome Bay house fire

The Fire Service were called to a house fire in Welcome Bay this afternoon. The house, located at 752A Welcome Bay Road was fully involved when they arrived. Directly... Read More