09:19am Wed 14 Feb, 2018
A thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Bay of Plenty as heavy rain bears down on the region. The MetService has issued the watch saying a trough embedded... Read More
08:53am Wed 14 Feb, 2018
A "massive branch" has fallen on a vanload of people on State Highway 2, near the former Mr McGregors fruit and vegetable stall at Te Puna. A reporter at the scene... Read More
08:11am Wed 14 Feb, 2018
In today's weather forecast we are expecting occasional rain, heavy at times, but easing overnight; and northerlies. It's a one-clothing layer day today with... Read More
07:51am Wed 14 Feb, 2018
Tauranga MP Simon Bridges looks set to be the first National MP to announce a bid to replace Bill English as leader. English announced his resignation in two weeks... Read More
07:36am Wed 14 Feb, 2018
Kiwifruit Vine Health chief executive Barry O'Neil says the Ministry for Primary Industries should be congratulated for taking the right action in turning back... Read More
07:02am Wed 14 Feb, 2018
Slip-proof mats have been installed at the tidal stairs on the CBD waterfront, after reports of green slime build-up on the stairs causing numerous slips and falls. Tauranga... Read More
06:53am Wed 14 Feb, 2018
The public are reminded to avoid swimming in streams, rivers and beaches for 48 hours after heavy rain because of possible contamination. 'After heavy rain there... Read More
06:41am Wed 14 Feb, 2018
Park and drive options for Tauranga are entering public discussion as increasing congestion and a close out of alternatives puts pressure on transport planners. Baypark... Read More
06:10pm Tue 13 Feb, 2018
How much do you love your bike? What about your health, or even our beautiful Bay of Plenty? Sport Bay of Plenty is encouraging locals to show their love with Go... Read More
05:43pm Tue 13 Feb, 2018
Northland surfer Manu Scott-Arrieta has gone back-to-back with his second straight win in the Billabong Grom Series presented by Oceanbridge on Sunday, taking a... Read More
04:56pm Tue 13 Feb, 2018
Water restrictions in Tauranga have been lifted with immediate effect. With rain across the city during the last few days, and more predicted, restrictions are... Read More
04:12pm Tue 13 Feb, 2018
If she'd been wearing a seatbelt, she probably wouldn't be blind today. 'Them's the breaks,” says Yvonne De Winter. It was 1975, and the seatbelt laws had... Read More