A former judge has been appointed to lead Tauranga City Council's review into the deadly Mount Maunganui landslide. Six campers died after a section of... Read More

Tenants with pets could be hit with hefty repair bills even after paying a pet bond, renting advocates are warning. More than 1700 pet bonds have already... Read More

Three Bay of Plenty driving school owners say they endorse the change to the driving licence system that will extend the period for learner drivers and restricted... Read More

In a last-minute coup for Ōpihi Whanaunga Kore Trustees, barrister and campaigner Max Harris has offered his help as they head to the Environment Court next... Read More

The Government has confirmed a raft of changes to New Zealand's driver licence testing regime, including ending the need for Kiwis to undergo a practical test... Read More

The Government is "deploying motorhomes" to quickly support people displaced by recent severe weather, including those in the Bay of Plenty. Associate Housing... Read More

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says it has been a tough start to the year for those impacted by the weather events that claimed nine lives. Luxon said the... Read More

With Prime Minister Christopher Luxon confirming the 2026 election date will be November 7, the Electoral Commission has confirmed the timetable to unfold as... Read More

RNZ In a policy u-turn, people will only need to pay a single $5 co-payment fee for the new 12-month prescriptions coming into effect from February. The... Read More

A social housing tenant was given a 'bombshell” seven-day notice to leave her Tauranga home after being told it was 'uninhabitable and unsafe to live in”. Social... Read More

Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell has been confirmed as National's candidate for the Tauranga electorate in the 2026 general election, describing his uncontested reselection... Read More

From easing cost-of-living pressures to building healthier, more resilient communities, Bay of Plenty leaders have high hopes for their region. Reporter Annabel... Read More