08:00am Tue 18 Nov, 2025
Western Bay of Plenty District Council's Water Services Delivery Plan has been assessed and accepted by the Local Government Secretary, marking a significant... Read More
07:30am Tue 18 Nov, 2025
By RNZ Ash from Whakaari/White Island has forced Tauranga Airport to cancel eight flights. Airport manager Ray Dumble said the last four flights departing... Read More
07:00am Tue 18 Nov, 2025
Bay of Plenty artist Kerrin Tilley, who paints by holding the brush in his mouth, has had three of his paintings published in an art calendar and Christmas card. The... Read More
06:00am Tue 18 Nov, 2025
Western Bay of Plenty District Council has set up dedicated disposal bins at its Te Puke and Katikati Recycling Centres after a recall of several coloured sand... Read More
08:00pm Mon 17 Nov, 2025
NZ Police and Health New Zealand are rolling out Phase Three of the Mental Health Response Change Programme following the successful implementation of Phases... Read More
07:00pm Mon 17 Nov, 2025
Today marks World Health Organization (WHO) Cervical Cancer Elimination Day, a global movement launched in 2020 when 194 countries, including New Zealand, committed... Read More
06:00pm Mon 17 Nov, 2025
Four tourism campaigns aimed to attract travellers into the regions have received close $6 million in government funding. Tourism and Hospitality Minister... Read More
05:00pm Mon 17 Nov, 2025
A new draft cultural concept plan has been released for Kauri Point Historic Reserve, a site of deep cultural significance and home to historic pā. The plan... Read More
04:00pm Mon 17 Nov, 2025
Excitement is brewing in the Bay of Plenty's Kawerau about the identity of the mystery Lotto winner with fireworks going off minutes after the draw. The record-breaking... Read More
02:15pm Mon 17 Nov, 2025
A teenager who injured her spine diving into a lap pool at Greerton Aquatic and Leisure Centre is being treated at Middlemore Hospital. Bay Venues general... Read More
02:00pm Mon 17 Nov, 2025
More wet weather is forecast this week, with a fresh heavy rain warning issued for Bay of Plenty. MetService said an easterly front over the Tasman Sea was... Read More
01:00pm Mon 17 Nov, 2025
New Zealanders lost a gross total of $265 million to fraud over the past 12 months, according to the first Reported Fraud Monitor report by Payments NZ. The... Read More