02:47pm Fri 23 Aug, 2013
Paying $20million into regional infrastructure developments is something no other council in New Zealand has ever done, says Bay of Plenty Regional Council chairman... Read More
12:27pm Thu 22 Aug, 2013
Tauranga's marine harbour precinct and a city university development are receiving a $20million boost from the Bay of Plenty Regional Council, which is expected... Read More
12:09pm Wed 07 Aug, 2013
Passionate Bay of Plenty fishers are failing to take the bait on the Government's proposed snapper quota changes following a full public meeting last night. ... Read More
03:01pm Tue 06 Aug, 2013
Bay of Plenty fishers are being given a chance to have their say on the Government's proposed snapper quota changes at an open public meeting tonight. A public... Read More
10:11am Sat 03 Aug, 2013
Despite three public information sessions outlining the Ministry of Primary Industries proposed changes to snapper quotas the public is still left with a sour taste... Read More
09:40am Sun 28 Jul, 2013
UPDATED 9AM MONDAY: After a busy extended summer performing more than 5500 hours of volunteer patrol, Mount Maunganui Surf Life Saving Club is Club of the Year. Glenn... Read More
07:01am Sun 28 Jul, 2013
Titiko snails are set to be the focus of researchers investigating effects of the Te Maunga wastewater treatment plant on Tauranga's harbour ecosystem in the next... Read More
11:52am Sat 27 Jul, 2013
The Government's rushed proposal to increase snapper restrictions for recreational fishers is being slammed as 'plain dumb” by independent Tauranga MP Brendan... Read More
11:08am Mon 22 Jul, 2013
Two teenage boys sparked a seven-hour search when they failed to inform police they were safe and well after their dinghy capsized near Little Waihi. Western Bay... Read More
08:57am Mon 22 Jul, 2013
Patrol crews are yet to report any bad behaviour by boaties in the region this winter, says Western Bay of Plenty harbour master Jennifer Roberts. The season's so... Read More
09:53am Sat 20 Jul, 2013
Imagine seeing your children for the first time after being blind for 23 years. It sounds like a miracle, but for the Tauranga-based Marine Reach medical mission... Read More
07:01am Sun 14 Jul, 2013
Long-serving harbour wardens couple Frank and Pat Bullen believe people in the Bay have become a lot more aware of their responsibilities towards safety on the water... Read More