Warning: This story deals with details of sexual offending and may be distressing. 'How this young man ever got to be sharing a room with a young... Read More

Tauranga motocross star Levi Townley will spearhead a four-rider New Zealand team aiming for world titles at the FIM Junior Motocross World Championships in... Read More

Butchers from the Bay of Plenty are celebrating national recognition after taking out top honours at the 100% NZ Bacon and Ham Awards announced at a formal ceremony... Read More

Community groups across the Western Bay of Plenty are being urged to apply for a share of $170,000 in council cash, with applications now open for the district's... Read More

More than four tonnes of protected corals and shells have been seized by the Department of Conservation (DoC) in recent years, as New Zealanders continue to... Read More

Next Wednesday is ‘D day' for Western Bay of Plenty's Operation Cover-Up. From 9.30am to 11.30am on July 8 those who've knitted blankets and clothing... Read More

A Tauranga Lotto player is celebrating after winning $13,755 with Lotto Second Division in Wednesday night's live Lotto draw. The winning ticket was sold... Read More

Police are investigating a suspicious fire at Bayfair Shopping Centre in Tauranga. Police were called to the commercial premises on Girven Rd about 10.25pm... Read More

Mountain biking, walking and running trails are a step closer to becoming a reality at Ōhiwa Forest, with a new agreement signed between forestry owner Ingka... Read More

Work to stabilise a slip below Ōropi Rd will begin on Monday, with motorists warned to expect delays while construction is underway. The project focuses... Read More

All Bay of Plenty councils becoming one, or Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty pairing up and adding regional council functions. These are the two amalgamation... Read More

Pekatahi Bridge on State Highway 2 will close for six days from Saturday, with motorists warned to expect detours and delays of up to 20 minutes. The bridge,... Read More