News

A few showers on the horizon

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

Towbar cracking debate wages on

Structural cracking that has been discovered in big truck semi-trailers has been compared to a lawnmower wearing out by the Road Transport Association, which represents... Read More

Man killed in rockfall named

Police have released the name of a Taupo man who was killed in a rockfall on the weekend. Seventy-year-old Paul Lenard Batchelor died after being struck by a rockfall... Read More

TECT and Trustpower trade barbs

TECT and Trustpower have each accused the other of causing ‘confusion and concern' among consumers, as the deadline for submissions on the TECT proposal looms. Submissions... Read More

Tomorrow’s jazz stars take centre stage

The next Kiwi jazz sensation could be unearthed in Tauranga this Easter, when a record 320 students vie for glory at the 41st National Youth Jazz Competition. From... Read More

Bridges feeling confident ahead of vote

Tauranga MP Simon Bridges is looking forward to tomorrow's caucus meeting in Wellington, where the National Party MPs will vote on who will replace Bill English... Read More

Petrol-heads getting pumped

Motorbikes, muscle cars, hot rods and all things motorised - that's what will be on display as part of the Bay of Plenty Coastal Cruisers Motorcycle Club's motorcycle... Read More

Bowl a Blackcap in Red Square

Part of Red Square is turning green tomorrow as it become a temporary cricket wicket for the Bowl a Blackcap promotion. The public are invited to have a go at bowling... Read More

Brief lockdown at Tauranga college

Tauranga Boys' College went into lockdown at lunchtime today while police escorted an ‘aggravated and abusive' individual from the school grounds. In an email... Read More

Mayor opens preschool at ACG Tauranga

Western Bay of Plenty District Council Mayor Garry Webber officially cut the ribbon of ACG Tauranga's new preschool at a sunset event on the campus in Pyes Pa. The... Read More

Rules changes to affect boaties

Changes to Maritime Rules that come into effect on March 15 this year will affect both recreational and commercial boats. Sailing boats no longer have to have manual... Read More

Learning from the sea

Make a splash during Seaweek with an educational and family-fun harbour event. The Happy Harbour Fun Day features hands-on outdoor activities that relate to Tauranga... Read More