News

Major exhibition to open in Whakatane

Two of New Zealand's leading contemporary artists will make a stop in Whakatane next month as part of a major new exhibition opening at Te Koputu a te whanga a... Read More

NZDF revives Tuhoe smiles

Residents of a small Bay of Plenty town credit the New Zealand Defence Force for helping reverse a generation of dental health neglect after about 550 adults were... Read More

Three injured in serious Opotiki crash

UPDATED 3.05pm: Three people have been flown to Tauranga Hospital after their vehicle rolled near Opotiki today. Police were called about 11.15am to a crash on... Read More

Mayor-led delegation off to China

A mayor-led delegation representing local business, educational, and sporting interests will jet off to China next week to promote Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty. The... Read More

Students get insight into horticulture

The event ‘Cultivate Your Career' is taking place for 150 students from 10 Western Bay of Plenty schools today under the theme of ‘multi-faceted innovation'. In... Read More

Mongrel Mob targeted in Bay drug raids

Guns, motorbikes, speed boats and jet skis have been seized as part of an operation targeting organised crime in the Bay of Plenty. Police are today terminating... Read More

Bay schoolgirl to spend Easter with PM

A Bethlehem schoolgirl renowned for her kind heart and willingness to give to others, is proving good deeds always pay off. Emma Mischewski, 8, is one of nine children... Read More

Drastic efforts to save crayfish

The number of crayfish people are allowed to take has been slashed in an effort to combat low numbers. The Total Allowable Catch for crayfish has been reduced from... Read More

Community dobbs in Koura poachers

Auckland divers have been stripped of their dive gear and their vehicle, after being caught taking more than twice the daily limit of koura from Lake Okataina. The... Read More

It's not looking too bad this Easter

Easter Weekend is nearly here and many will have four or five days off work or school to enjoy it. Easter is well known for having rough weather, situated at that... Read More

X-rays, fishing and weather

Today we are expecting the weather to be cloudy with some drizzle in the morning and evening, otherwise sunny spells. with a chance of showers. Also light winds.... Read More

Drug raids in the Bay of Plenty

Bay of Plenty Police are cracking down on drugs with a number of search warrants being executed in the region today. A police spokesperson says officers are 'today... Read More