News

New Thames gym rising from the ground

The new sports facility being built at Thames High School is quickly taking shape, with the foundations in place and the flooring joists being laid in preparation... Read More

Tauranga museum push continues

A museum in Tauranga is moving closer to becoming a reality. The Tauranga Moana Museum Trust has launched a new website where people can register and be informed... Read More

Updated boating bylaw approved

The issue of the moving exclusion zone campaigned against by Tauranga boaties for the updated Navigation Safety Bylaw has been ignored by regional councillors who... Read More

Rates increase less than thought

The draft 2017/18 Annual Plan financial forecasts received by the Whakatāne District Council's Policy Committee last week indicate that the average rates increase... Read More

Used nappies not a treasure for stream

Used nappies, a lamp shade, double bed base and old TV is just some of the trash Bay of Plenty Regional Council staff found in the Mangakakahi Stream this week. A... Read More

Tauranga man takes on Usain Bolt

He's the fastest Kiwi alive, and last Saturday he took on Usain Bolt - and nearly beat him. Tauranga athlete Joseph Millar competed in Melbourne against the Olympic... Read More

New species discovered in Kermadecs

The seafood industry is welcoming the discovery of new Kermadec fish species. Industry has long recognised the conservation values of this large area, untouched... Read More

Tauranga weather with Rosalie

Today the weather forecast is for heavy rain with thunder possible in the afternoon. The Baywave and Greerton Aquatic Centres have their family fun nights on... Read More

Fatal crash driver guilty of theft

The Mount Maunganui woman guilty of killing two people and injuring a third while driving under the influence of prescription drugs, has also been found guilty... Read More

Prison recall for Bay man

Police are on the hunt for a Bay of Plenty man who is being sought for a prison recall. An appeal has been issued on the Bay of Plenty & Taupo Police Facebook page... Read More

Heavy rain and thunderstorm warnings

Heavy rain and possible thunderstorms are possible for today, with the MetService issuing a severe weather warning for the region. Heavy rain is expected to spread... Read More

Surf clubs reaping kiwifruit rewards

Zespri's support of surf life saving in the Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and Gisborne regions has proved a ‘godsend' for smaller clubs and also given larger... Read More