Marine
02:49pm Thu 14 Dec, 2017
At a time of year when the surf at Mount Maunganui beaches is normally flattish, local surfers are finding that there is plenty of surf around. 'We are all kind... Read More
02:09pm Tue 12 Dec, 2017
The derelict barge that has been a fixture in Hunters Creek for decades, is going to be removed. The BOP Regional Council's decision states the cost is not to exceed... Read More
02:08pm Mon 11 Dec, 2017
Unregistered jetskis now attract fines in the Western Bay of Plenty - the same as unregistered cars. The driver of an unregistered jetski will be fined $200 - cheaper... Read More
03:45pm Sun 10 Dec, 2017
Cruise ship season is well underway in Tauranga, with the Norwegian Jewel in port today. It's the second visit for the ship this year, having previously been here... Read More
10:40am Sat 09 Dec, 2017
Blue bottle jellyfish have been making an appearance on the Papamoa beach this week, sparking an alert for swimmers. The warmer temperatures are bringing the jellyfish... Read More
11:58am Fri 08 Dec, 2017
Warm weather attracting large numbers of beachgoers along the Mount Maunganui coastline has prompted Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) to provide additional... Read More
03:15pm Thu 07 Dec, 2017
Ready to meet two cruise ships today was Alex Robinson, who has just turned three years old. Out of bed early, he was down at Salisbury Wharf to welcome in the... Read More
12:56pm Tue 05 Dec, 2017
Waikato Regional Council scientists believe the deaths of large numbers of fish in the Waiomu Stream on the Coromandel Peninsula over the weekend are likely due... Read More
11:16am Mon 04 Dec, 2017
UPDATED: 12.05pm A yachtsman found floating face down in the sea near A Beacon on Saturday is believed to have died as the result of a tragic accident, says Detective... Read More
07:01pm Sat 02 Dec, 2017
At approximately 3:20pm today Police received a report that a man had been found unresponsive in the water at Sulphur Point, Tauranga. The man was pulled from the... Read More
07:05am Sat 02 Dec, 2017
Things are warming up in the Bay of plenty's big blue backyard with leatherback turtles being seen in numbers. Bay Explorer skipper Bandon Stone released a video... Read More
03:31pm Thu 30 Nov, 2017
Tauranga disabled sailor Jonathan Martins returned to his home port at Tauranga Bridge Marina yesterday after sailing solo from London. Jonathan, a paraplegic,... 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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