Bay of Plenty Regional Council has held its rate increase to an average of $2 a year for average properties in its Annual Plan. The council today approved a general... Read More

New Zealand biggest port and biggest exporter are combining with the world's largest container shipping line to ensure the future of the Port of Tauranga as the... Read More

Energy and Resources Minister and Tauranga MP Simon Bridges is today praising Labour leader David Cunliffe's u-turn over the possibility of oil exploration in the... Read More

Two Coromandel beaches are in the top three spots in New Zealand for the number of water rescues undertaken by lifeguards this summer. Surf Life Saving NZ statistics... Read More

A group angry at the Government's decision to allow oil exploration in the habitat of the endangered Maui's dolphin are set to picket outside Tauranga MP Simon... Read More

Tauranga resident and Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy is one of the top 50 most trusted people in New Zealand. The Readers Digest Most Trusted people... Read More

The Eastern Fish and Game Council has moved to amend some of its fishing rules after anglers were given their say on a variety of proposed changes. The Council met... Read More

Fifty-three businesses seeking redress for losses sustained over the Rena grounding have settled with the former containership's owners and insurers in a confidential... Read More

Olympic canoe slalom kayakers Mike Dawson and Luuka Jones have paddled to New Zealand's finest results on the international stage at the latest world cup in Slovenia. Dawson,... Read More

A cultural issue report stating that leaving the wreck of the Rena on the Astrolabe Reef will not affect the spiritual or cultural significance of the reef contains... Read More

Tauranga yacht Squealer is in the main bunch of the Auckland Suva fleet, closing on the finish line. Squealer in Tauranga before departure. A post on the race website... Read More

UPDATE 3PM: Another three boats are reported to have broken off their moorings and beached at Omokoroa. An Omokoroa resident, who did not wish to be named, said... Read More