'Status quo is not an option … We can drive the bus or be roadkill. This is our opportunity to lead the change.” That was Tauranga Mayor Mahé... Read More

Whakatōhea Mussels says it has invested in its wastewater system to ensure contamination that left a bad smell hanging over Ōpōtiki township never happens... Read More

Western Bay Libraries has launched an updated version of its library app, making it simpler and more accessible for people to borrow books, tap into digital... Read More

New Zealanders are being encouraged to pull on a warm coat, grab a pen and paper, and spend an hour observing birds as the 20th New Zealand Garden Bird Survey... Read More

A Tauranga craft distillery is preparing for international expansion after its whey-based gin was named the highest-scoring gin at a major global spirits competition... Read More

Motorists travelling on State Highway 29 over the Ruahihi Bridge will face delays this week as overnight maintenance gets underway. NZ Transport Agency Waka... Read More

Hato Hone St John is urging New Zealanders to help raise $2 million in just 24 hours, with every dollar donated set to be doubled. The emergency service provider's... Read More

Warning: This story deals with details of a violent death and may be distressing. 'Time was up, and the consequence was given.” The 'consequence”... Read More

A truck rollover has partially blocked a lane on State Highway 29 near Tauranga this morning, causing delays for motorists. The single-vehicle crash occurred... Read More

A girl was arrested after allegedly carrying a knife on to Trident High School grounds, prompting the school to go into lockdown for about an hour on Tuesday... Read More

New Zealand's Volley Blacks say belief and teamwork were key to their historic upset over Australia at the AVC Men's Nations Cup, as post-match comments... Read More

New Zealand's largest school sporting tournament has hit new heights, with a record 14,506 entries confirmed for the 2026 Zespri Aims Games in Tauranga. The... Read More