News

Best interest of kiwifruit growers focus

Independent monitoring and analysis of the kiwifruit industry's performance by New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc will significantly increase in the coming months,... Read More

Body cameras for parking wardens

Video cameras on Tauranga parking wardens are going to become part of their daily uniform following a successful trial. 'We found that the cameras effectively acted... Read More

Storm damage photos

Power is out, roads are closed and people are being asked not to flush their toilets in the Coromandel as heavy rain lashes the region. A severe weather warning... Read More

Calls to end workforce gender bias

Calls are being made to end the bias against women in the workforce. Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller says research from the Ministry for Women shows that there is... Read More

Civil defence on standby in Coromandel

Powerco field crews are working to get power restored to about 600 customers in and around Whitianga, Coromandel and Whangamata following heavy rain overnight. Road... Read More

Bay top for economic growth

The Bay of Plenty has topped the country for economic growth, according to the latest Priority One report released. The report indicates GDP growth of 4.8 per... Read More

Weather report with Rosalie

Today is a three-layer of clothing day and we have more heavy rain coming. A high of 21 and an overnight low of 16 degrees is expected. Try to stay off the roads... Read More

Avoid travelling if possible - police

Police are advising drivers to stay off the roads today unless their journeys are required. 'If they don't need to drive today, my recommendation is to avoid it... Read More

Ambitious colonoscopy plan

The number of publicly-funded surveillance colonoscopies performed in the Bay is expected to be increased by more than 50 per cent over the coming year, in what... Read More

Severe weather bears down on the Bay

UPDATED 12.30PM: Power has been restored to homes in Welcome Bay, but other areas around the North Island are not so lucky. While the lights have been switched... Read More

Strong quake felt in Tauranga

An earthquake with an intensity rating of ‘strong' struck off the East Cape coast in the early hours of this morning. The 5.0 magnitude quake was located... Read More

Alleviating Tauranga traffic congestion

A coordinated and holistic approach is being taken to help improve Tauranga's congestion and make it easier to get around, according to the chair of the Bay of... Read More