News

Big changes for art gallery and its supporters

A group that has supported Tauranga's art gallery for nearly 30 years is now undergoing its own transformation. Friends of the Art Gallery has voted to change... Read More

One injured following crash, Oropi Rd reopened

Update, 6.30pm: Oropi Rd has re-opened following a vehicle crash earlier. Police said emergency staff have now left the location. A single-vehicle crash... Read More

War hero entrusts MP with Victoria Cross medal

Minister for Veterans Affairs Chris Penk left the Whakatāne Returned Services Association on Friday with a precious taonga burning a hole in his pocket. New... Read More

It’s twilight gala time at Bethlehem!

Bethlehem School will be bulging with activities for young and old on Friday, April 4, when it hosts its Twilight Gala fundraiser from 4pm-7pm. PTA spokesperson... Read More

Forecasters warn large weather system, heavy rain

Forecasters are warning a large weather system is likely to bring an 'atmospheric river” to New Zealand this week. It's set to be 'one of the more promising”... Read More

Hundreds expected at Rotorua’s third Sikh Parade

Picture a procession moving slowly down Fenton St - brightly dyed silk dresses with glitter trimming, turbaned men on motorbikes, warriors riding horseback bearing... Read More

Plea after three alcohol-related crash deaths

A WorkSafe 'assessment” into a contracting company's policies around its staff's alcohol use when driving company vehicles has found 'some inconsistencies”. The... Read More

Tauranga transport projects on track

On time, on budget and being delivered safely. That was the message to Tauranga City Council's city future committee yesterday on the progress of some of... Read More

Tipped barge: Approximately 10L of diesel spilt

Approximately 10L of diesel has been released into the harbour after a barge capsized at the Tauranga Bridge Marina. In a statement sent by a Bay of Plenty... Read More

Magic face Northern Stars in pre-season clash

Netball fans in Rotorua are in for a treat as the Waikato Bay of Plenty Avis Magic take on the Northern Stars in a highly anticipated pre-season clash on... Read More

Woman recovering after $550,000 brain surgery

A Rotorua woman who went to the US for brain surgery says the $550,000 operation went 'as well as it could” with 95% of her tumour being removed. Amelia... Read More

Wet weather and warmer nights ahead

As another month with below-average rainfall comes to a close, MetService is forecasting a wet and warm second half of the week. This is as a large weather... Read More