Marine
09:52am Sat 27 Jan, 2018
A boat overturned tipping four people into the water at Kaituna Cut, Maketu. Police were notified at 5.50pm yesterday that the boat had flipped and contacted Maketu... Read More
11:01am Fri 26 Jan, 2018
The skipper of a recreational boat that collided with a rocky outcrop in the Coromandel has been ordered to pay a total of almost $130,000 in reparations to three... Read More
11:01am Thu 25 Jan, 2018
A report into the sinking of the passenger vessel PeeJay V, which caught fire at sea on January 18 2016, has found there was no fire alarm system on board. According... Read More
03:02pm Wed 24 Jan, 2018
The proposed design for the upgrade of the Royal Billy Point boat ramp and wharf in Pauanui has been finalised, and now affected parties are being consulted before... Read More
11:47am Tue 23 Jan, 2018
One of Whitianga's most iconic seafood festivals is being put on hold for the year, due to planned upgrades in the town. The Whitianga Scallop Festival is well... Read More
11:45pm Sun 21 Jan, 2018
A large scale power outage is being reported in Tauranga and the wider Western Bay of Plenty.Homes in Brookfield, Otumoetai, Bellevue, Matua, Bethlehem, Te Puna... Read More
08:30am Sun 21 Jan, 2018
It was half an idea that didn't quite take off - the proposed water taxi to Tauranga from the Omokoroa Peninsula. The idea was the brainchild of local ferryman... Read More
07:22am Fri 19 Jan, 2018
Papamoa locals have been left scratching their heads after a dozen mystery pineapples washed up in the surf. The tropical fruits were scattered along the shoreline... Read More
01:46pm Thu 18 Jan, 2018
A joint statement from Matakana Islanders and the Western Bay of Plenty District Council says the parties are working together to protect Panepane Point, after... Read More
09:15am Thu 18 Jan, 2018
Mount Maunganui beach goers are being warned to steer clear of a number of puffer fish washed up at popular spots along the shorelines. The fish which have been... Read More
02:17pm Wed 17 Jan, 2018
Using speed guns against speeding boaties in the Bay of Plenty is not something the Bay of Plenty Regional Council is currently looking into, says regional harbourmaster... Read More
01:54pm Tue 16 Jan, 2018
A number of unusual sea shells recently spotted on the shores of Papamoa beach are rousing the attention of beach-goers. Steve Casey spotted a number of shells... Read More
11-Nov 17:00
New faces join BOP Garden and Art festival trail
11-Nov 15:28
Person dies at Bay of Plenty sawmill
11-Nov 15:00
'Remarkable' Tauranga yachting coach wins award
11-Nov 12:23
Council staff back five-year licence for mine camp
11-Nov 09:41
Walk-in urgent healthcare clinic extends hours
11-Nov 06:00
Tauranga mum recounts 'terrifying' encounter
10-Nov 18:06
‘Athlete side’ of OnlyFans helps fund career
10-Nov 17:39
Pāpāmoa Hills park closed after heavy rain
10-Nov 17:00
Tribunal rules against landlord in family feud
10-Nov 14:30
Two people found dead at Tauranga address
10-Nov 14:00
Tauranga waterfront project wins steel award
10-Nov 11:45
SPCA seeks foster homes as kitten season arrives
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