09:38am Sat 18 Feb, 2017
Light rail is a great idea. But not a realistic one for now. 'With the current population base it simply doesn't stack up.” This is Transport Minister Simon... Read More
08:59am Sat 18 Feb, 2017
Police have formally identified the body of a woman found in Woodhill Forest, Muriwai on Wednesday night. In a statement, police say the body is that of 21-year-old... Read More
08:19am Sat 18 Feb, 2017
Consider adding four paws to your family this weekend. Tauranga SPCA's Valentines Second Chance For Love adoptathon is the perfect place to meet your next soulmate... Read More
08:01am Sat 18 Feb, 2017
Good morning to passengers from the Black Watch and Celebrity Solstice who are visiting our port today. The weather forecast is for showers this morning with the... Read More
07:34am Sat 18 Feb, 2017
Good morning Sunners and welcome to what is a rather wet start to the weekend in this wonderful city of ours. Don't let the showers and possible thunderstorms... Read More
07:00am Sat 18 Feb, 2017
A big step taken this week towards building a new clubhouse for the Papamoa Surf Life Saving Club is being welcomed by club chairman Andrew Hitchfield. Tauranga... Read More
04:55pm Fri 17 Feb, 2017
He's moved back to his hometown and got behind the wheel of one the region's most important machines helping to drive the Bay of Plenty economy. Nigel Tutt took... Read More
03:57pm Fri 17 Feb, 2017
Papamoa Beach will play host to the Barrett Homes New Zealand Longboard and Stand Up Paddle Open this weekend. The top Kiwi surfers from around New Zealand, including... Read More
03:12pm Fri 17 Feb, 2017
The results are now in and Ron Spratt has been elected as the new member for the Te Puke Community Board. Ron received 1098 votes while his sole opponent, Richard... Read More
02:56pm Fri 17 Feb, 2017
Families are being encouraged to get amongst the action when the Rotorua Bike Festival's unique Ride the Runway event returns this Saturday. Proudly presented... Read More
02:20pm Fri 17 Feb, 2017
Batten down the hatches as the MetService has issued a severe weather warning for the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Further significant heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms... Read More
12:53pm Fri 17 Feb, 2017
EastPack Limited growers are to receive a 35 per cent bonus rebate of 7 cents per tray, increasing the total rebate to 27 cents per tray. This means growers will... Read More