News

Power out in Judea

Around 1183 properties are without power in Tauranga this afternoon. Powerco says power is cut to homes in Judea. The outage was recorded around 12.30pm. While... Read More

Charges laid in Tauranga hit and run

Police have laid charges against a driver who hit a motorcyclist and fled the scene earlier this week. The crash occurred on the roundabout at the intersection... Read More

Kiwis progress to semi-finals

They didn't have it all their way, but three New Zealand kayakers have made the semifinals at canoe slalom's under-23 and junior world championships in Bratislava,... Read More

Rugby carnival finding the Bay’s best

The Bay of Plenty's top under-14 and under-15 rugby players have been honing their skills this week at Maramatanga Park in Te Puna. The sub-union carnival is looking... Read More

Good first day at squash champs

New Zealand's enjoyed a strong opening day at the World Junior Squash Championships in Tauranga, with three of the women and three of the men winning in straight... Read More

Realising one’s own mortality

Tauranga man Max Christoffersen was forced to come to grips with his own mortality while on his way to a rugby game. He shares his experience below. Discovering... Read More

Weather in a minute with Rosalie

The weather forecast is for an overcast day with rain setting in about midday, and with possible downpours. There'll be strong northeasterlies, easing and changing... Read More

Warning as heavy rain nears the Bay

Storm clouds are brewing as the MetService issues a severe weather warning for the Bay of Plenty. Anywhere between 90 to 100mm of rain is forecast to accumulate... Read More

Truck and car crash on TEL

Motorists are being warned to drive with care following a truck and car crash on the Tauranga Eastern Link. Emergency services were called to the crash at about... Read More

Iron bar used in armed robbery

Five men are alleged to have burst into a liquor store armed with an iron bar. Police say the men threatened staff with violence before taking off alcohol, cigarettes... Read More

Corrections teaming up with Horticulture

News the Department of Corrections and Horticulture NZ will be partnering in the Bay of Plenty to help turn offenders' lives around is being welcomed. Following... Read More

Serious crash on State Highway 27

A serious crash has occurred between a truck and car on State Highway 27 in Waharoa, Matamata. Three people appear to be trapped in the vehicle near Pitt Street. Emergency... Read More