Orientation Week, or ‘O' Week, has kicked off in style for Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology and University of Waikato students, as hundreds gathered at... Read More

Tauranga MP Simon Bridges says it's an ‘enormous privilege' to be elected leader of the National Party, and has thanked his colleagues for the opportunity... Read More

A newly formed low to the west of New Zealand isn't going anywhere fast - in fact it could linger until Sunday with the remnants (showers and cloud) lingering into... Read More

Simon Bridges has been announced as the new National Party leader. Paula Bennett has retained her role as deputy. A photo posted on the National Party Facebook... Read More

Fresh from a starring role in the Blackcaps' three-wicket victory over England in Hamilton and a crucial contribution of 79, batsman Tom Latham is having a week... Read More

It's called a frog fish, an angler fish or a sargassum fish, and finding one in Tauranga Harbour among the Bridge Marina pontoons is a rare event. It was found... Read More

The second in a series of public breakfast sessions in which guest speakers discuss the merits of a museum for Tauranga will be held on Wednesday March 7 in the... Read More

The Black Caps are down at Red Square to play some cricket with the kids. Downtown Tauranga spokesperson Sally Cooke says the event is a great opportunity to... Read More

The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter had to use its winch in two separate rescue missions on Saturday. The first was retrieve a 30-year-old man who slipped while... Read More

Public feedback is being sought on the Whakatane District Council's proposed Dog Control Fees and Charges Schedule for 2018/19. A report on the proposed fees and... Read More

More than 800 junior Surf Life Saving New Zealand athletes, including several from the Bay of Plenty, are set to descend on Orewa Beach from March 1-4 to compete... Read More

In today's weather forecast we are expecting an overcast day with a few showers and northeast breezes. It's a one-clothing layer day today with a high of 22 and... Read More