An earthquake with a preliminary recorded magnitude of 6.7 has struck in the Tongan Islands on Sunday evening. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre in Honolulu... Read More

Would you like to be a part of a creative celebration of environmental consciousness today? Head along to Mount Maunganui and get involved in a free community... Read More

A Royal New Zealand Navy maritime patrol of Samoan waters has pleasingly turned up fishing vessels operating within fishing regulations. HMNZS Taupo last week... Read More

Recommended changes to the proposed law to replace the Resource Management Act are a boost to the future of freshwater fishing and game bird hunting but questions... Read More

No pain, no gain - sore muscles are a common side effect of exercise. Researchers have now found that New Zealand Greenshell mussel powder can help men recover... Read More

Recreational boat skipper has been convicted and fined after pleading guilty to a charge of causing ‘unnecessary danger' under the Maritime Transport Act. The... Read More

In a remarkable display of endurance and determination, a young Tauranga swimmer has taken on an extraordinary challenge to support The World Vision 40 Hour Challenge. Over... Read More

Conditions are great for surfing this week around the Bay of Plenty, and for some a chilly dip in the sea is a welcome start to a winter's day. But unseen dangers... Read More

It was sad but serendipitous at the same time. A Bay of Islands family, beset by tragedy, needed a big strong boat. Another family, a Tauranga family, beset by... Read More

Fog in Gisborne preventing a helicopter flight to Tauranga means that tree removal works scheduled to take place on Mauao this week have been postponed. This... Read More

The finalists for Surf Life Saving New Zealand's Bay of Plenty and Coromandel Awards of Excellence have been announced. These awards recognise and celebrate... Read More

To show appreciation for all the work that volunteers do in the district, Western Bay of Plenty District Council is celebrating National Volunteer Week with a... Read More