Council puts breaks on paid parking in the Mount

Free parking will continue in downtown Mount Maunganui, but council plans to take a tougher stance on people flouting time limits on spaces. Local businesses... Read More

Voters urged to enrol for council elections

The Electoral Commission is encouraging Tauranga City Council voters to check they are enrolled for the council election on July 20, 2024. 'Currently more... Read More

Three-vehicle crash on Otūmoetai Road

Reports are coming in of a three-vehicle crash on Otūmoetai Road. A police spokesperson says the incident was a three-vehicle crash where one vehicle collided... Read More

From refugee camp to Police

This month billions of Muslims around the world are celebrating Ramadan. Phillipa Yalden talks to file management support officer Fatima Qadami about her... Read More

Survivors doubt mental health system can step up

People who have suffered acute mental breakdowns fear the health system will not be ready to fill the gap when police withdraw from crisis callouts. Health... Read More

Ambulance attends crash on Oceanbeach Rd

A person is currently being tended to by an ambulance officer after a crash. A two-vehicle collision was reported to Police at 1.40pm, says a Police spokesperson. The... Read More

Temporary speed restrictions on SH2

People travelling from Bethlehem or Otumoetai via State Highway 2 are warned to expect delays. Pavement works are currently underway on SH2 Otumoetai on-ramp... Read More

Rotorua pest specialist deals to pesky wasp nest

A woman allergic to wasps can now come and go from her property without fear of being stung after a 3-foot (90cm) wasp nest was removed from neighbouring... Read More

Councillors clash over Rainbow Storytime event

A Rainbow Storytime session in Rotorua facing calls for protest and counter-action has seen councillors clash after one questioned its 'appropriateness”... Read More

Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service wins top club

Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service's star Jayden Murphy grabbed his first Open Ironman title on his home beach, in a huge upset on the weekend at the 2024 New... Read More

Jazz in Katikati, Tauranga and all around!

This year the Port of Tauranga 61st National Jazz Festival will have music and entertainment swirling from a range of satellite events across the Western Bay... Read More

Taskforce disrupts international drug ring

A joint taskforce has stopped close to 200 kilograms of methamphetamine from reaching New Zealand and Australian borders. A joint international task force,... Read More