By Amy Williams of RNZ An mother of three says it makes her sad to see her children accepting there could be no presents this Christmas. Anau Fangupo's... Read More

As the three men charged with the murder of Tristan 'Eru” Oakes in Te Puke stood in the dock today, Oakes' whānau stood in the public gallery, looking... Read More

'I have no doubt that most people we meet would rather be at a supermarket with funds in their pocket,” Tauranga Community Foodbank general manager... Read More

Tauranga City Councillors have received a 15.56% pay rise, increasing their annual salaries from $141,064 to $163,000. Mayor Mahé Drysdale will earn... Read More

A driver was under the influence of cannabis when he 'lost control” and crossed the centreline into the path of a truck - killing him and his partner and... Read More

Tauranga's festive season will officially begin on Friday, November 21, with the annual lighting of the Christmas tree at Masonic Park. The community celebration... Read More

Four Bay of Plenty rivers have reached warning levels, with a heavy rain warning for the region still in place. The Bay of Plenty Regional Council said this... Read More

Te Waka Auaha Toi | Creative Bay of Plenty has announced the appointment of three new trustees and a new chair, marking the beginning of a bold new chapter for... Read More

A 19-year-old man has been arrested and remanded in custody in the Bay of Plenty on nine separate driving related charges. The charges come in the wake of... Read More

Many places across the North Island are expected to continue experiencing heavy downpours today, as parts of a state highway in Waikato is inundated by floodwaters. Heavy... Read More

A move by ACC to use artificial intelligence to help decide which long-term claimants should go back to work is being called 'shocking”. It comes as... Read More

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment issued a public recall for rainbow play sand from Educational Colours and coloured sand from Creatistics... Read More