News

Yoyo-ing temperatures but becoming drier

The working week kicks off with settled weather for most, however MetService is forecasting a band of rain to move across New Zealand during Tuesday and Wednesday.... Read More

Sirens to ring out for annual food bank drive

Sirens will be blaring throughout Tauranga tomorrow. But don't be alarmed. Emergency services will be going up and down the city's streets collecting... Read More

Paid parking extension delayed in Tauranga

Plans to extend paid parking in Tauranga's city centre have been deferred after a public outcry. Paid on-street parking was set to be extended from Third... Read More

'Minor" cleaning but major NZ biosecurity threat

Despite P&O Cruises Australia saying the cleaning required for the Pacific Adventure cruise ship to enter NZ was 'minor”, Biosecurity New Zealand's northern... Read More

Christmas: Community to rally for those in need

More than 2000 volunteers in 12 locations across New Zealand are expected to pack a record 32,000 Christmas Boxes for kiwi families in need this Saturday. Christmas... Read More

A fresh feast for well-balanced celebrations

"Avoid over-indulging and bring some balance to your Christmas celebrations this year by including colourful fresh fruit and vegetables to brighten up - and... Read More

Police continue monitoring gang funeral

Police will continue to be highly visible across parts of the North Island later this afternoon and tomorrow to monitor the movements of gang members, travelling... Read More

Car on fire on SH29, Kaimai range

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a vehicle on fire on State Highway 29 on the Kaimai Range. Police received a report of a vehicle engine... Read More

Pausing the parking proposal

Tauranga City Council have taken community feedback on board and deferred several planned parking initiatives in the city, as well as delaying the roll-out of... Read More

Watch: New NZ government being sworn in

The new coalition government is being sworn in by Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro during a formal ceremony. It follows weeks of coalition talks between... Read More

Excellence award won by counselling team

Te Puna Ora o Mataatua's Ngā Mata Wai Ora - Counselling and Therapy Hub Team has been recognised for their excellence at a national awards ceremony this last... Read More

Local Angels donate more than $50K to charity

The Sally's Angels Giving Circle are donating more than $50,000 to 12 charitable groups across the Western Bay of Plenty, via the Acorn Foundation. ‘Angels'... Read More