Last year was New Zealand's 10th warmest year on record, a drop from 2023, which was the second warmest year on record. The National Institute of... Read More

Relatives of missing Tauranga man Jarrad Ormsby, who has not contacted immediate family in three weeks, say they just want to know he is alive and okay. Sister... Read More

The public are being asked to help support the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter as the rescue crew find themselves responding to a surge in life-saving missions at... Read More

A woman who had her paid parental leave application turned down because she worked 296 hours - but not 10 hours a week over at least 26 weeks - in the year before... Read More

Noah has been revealed as the most popular baby name for boys born in New Zealand in 2024, coming in top for the second year in a row. Meanwhile, Isla has... Read More

Tauranga's revamped waterfront - including a $5 million playground intended as a 'drawcard” for the city centre - has received a big thumbs up from... Read More

A Tauranga family made an epic escape from the bustling city over the New Year period. Right after Christmas, the Fairbairns made their way to Taupō, where... Read More

The Oruahine track on Mauao will be temporarily closed next week for maintenance. The track closure will take place from 7am on Wednesday until 4pm on Friday. 'This... Read More

Tauranga will come alive with the colourful and lively Sikh Parade, as the local Sikh community celebrates the birth of the 10th Master, Guru Gobind Singh Ji,... Read More

Despite ‘dogged' determination from pet specialists to encourage owners to avoid ‘catastrophes' stuff can still happen. Southern Cross Pet Insurance... Read More

Sustainable Backyards is back and bigger than ever as the team at Envirohub BOP celebrate 20 years of championing sustainability in the Bay of Plenty. 'Throughout... Read More

Mayhem ensued on January 6 as a vegetation fire brought traffic to a standstill along State Highway 2. At the same time, a power outage affected more 200... Read More