Politics
09:00am Fri 02 Oct, 2026
With the General Election quickly approaching on November 7, the Electoral Commission is reminding Kiwis to enrol or update their details in time to receive... Read More
06:30am Sat 26 Sep, 2026
Matakana Island's Opureora Wharf is getting a $2.01 million upgrade. The money from the Regional Infrastructure Fund will upgrade the island's only vehicle... Read More
06:00am Fri 11 Sep, 2026
Damaged election signs were an unwelcome birthday present for Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell as billboards across the Bay of Plenty were hit by vandals. Signs... Read More
04:00pm Thu 03 Sep, 2026
Lifejackets will now be required to be worn on all small vessels while underway under a new maritime safety law adopted by Parliament. National MP Dr Shane... Read More
11:00am Sat 29 Aug, 2026
Pāpāmoa residents opposed to a second toll point on the Tauranga Eastern Link (TEL) will take their protest to the streets on Sunday, with a car convoy planned... Read More
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08:00am Fri 07 Aug, 2026
Tauranga City Council has been left at the altar by its proposed amalgamation partner, the Western Bay of Plenty District Council. But resistance to the union... Read More
03:44pm Thu 16 Jul, 2026
Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale has been selected for an international leadership programme run by Harvard University and Bloomberg Philanthropies. Drysdale... Read More
08:00am Tue 14 Jul, 2026
A $3 million grant will fund geothermal exploration in Mount Maunganui and Te Puke as part of the Government's strategy to double geothermal energy use by... Read More
06:00pm Thu 02 Jul, 2026
A Government crackdown on the overuse of road cones has come into force, with Tauranga City Council welcoming changes aimed at reducing unnecessary traffic disruption. Transport... Read More
05:00pm Tue 30 Jun, 2026
A few changes are looming tomorrow that may affect some New Zealanders' household finances. While April 1 brought in changes including adjustments to KiwiSaver... Read More
05:00pm Mon 22 Jun, 2026
A man who tried to withdraw money from KiwiSaver because he expected to be made redundant, and another who wanted to access his KiwiSaver to buy his ex-wife... Read More
08:00am Tue 09 Jun, 2026
Hundreds of rural schools across New Zealand are set to benefit from a $30 million Government investment to improve access to safe drinking water. Education... Read More
08-Oct 18:00
Tauranga barber backs families with free cuts
08-Oct 17:00
Karangahake Gorge to close next week
08-Oct 15:44
Temperatures to reach mid-20s before rain arrives
08-Oct 12:30
Tauranga Lotto player wins $66,813
08-Oct 11:11
Three arrested after vehicle spiked by police
08-Oct 11:00
Tauranga transfers among five rescue missions
08-Oct 10:00
Pukehina completes 185m pump track
08-Oct 07:30
Mother dog and 11 puppies rescued from under home
08-Oct 06:10
Keeping it local – raw milk, veggies and family
07-Oct 18:00
Matatā couple farm for the future
07-Oct 17:00
Tauranga basks in warmest and driest September
07-Oct 15:00
Car crashes into Bethlehem house in Tauranga
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