Periods of heavy rain and snow are being forecast for parts of the country. The MetService says southeasterly gales are also possible for western parts of... Read More

Family doctors warn more GP surgeries could close in the next year, with some practices running at a loss. Earlier this year a large clinic in Tauranga shut... Read More

Entries to the first-ever RSE Workers' Sports Festival in the Bay of Plenty - to be held August 22 - are closing this Monday, July 29. The kiwifruit industry... Read More

Bay of Plenty artists are collaborating with local people living with Alzheimer's to create artwork to show in a first-of-its-kind exhibition to open in Tauranga... Read More

Tauranga father Mate Glamuzina broke 10 ribs, punctured his lungs, shattered his vertebrae and lost use of his right hand after an e-scooter accident in... Read More

Another very large area of low pressure is growing just west of New Zealand and will bring some severe weather to NZ next week. WeatherWatch.co.nz says this... Read More

Entrepreneurial Year 13 students from Ōtūmoetai College have created a product that washes away the long-held woe of many a fisherman. 'We're selling soap... Read More

Lifeguards from around Bay of Plenty and Coromandel have been recognised for their accomplishments in the annual Awards of Excellence. Held at the Papamoa... Read More

Greerton Village is cracking down on its alcohol-free area policy and anti-social behaviour by reminding citizens to always report incidents to the Police and... Read More

Having two books on the go is part of Dr Trevor Bentley's usual work process, knocking out a book every two years on average. With each themed historical... Read More

The Rotorua Lakes Council has introduced public forums to its meetings for the first time - but speakers will have to stick to rules. While some councillors... Read More

Upgrades to the pedestrian crossing near the Chapel St and Maxwells Rd intersection in Tauranga to a staggered signalised crossing is underway. Tauranga City... Read More