News
11:45am Tue 30 Dec, 2025
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council killed or contained more than 2000 wallabies as part of its pest control programme in 2024/25. Wallabies were introduced... Read More
11:00am Tue 30 Dec, 2025
Aquinas College Year 13 student Lucas Shepherd has been named the second-ever recipient of the FAME Year 13 Performing Arts Scholarship. Shepherd will receive... Read More
10:00am Tue 30 Dec, 2025
A Tauranga man is 'lucky to be alive” after crashing his car through a fence while allegedly more than six times over the legal alcohol limit, says the... Read More
09:00am Tue 30 Dec, 2025
Charities are turning away people wanting to volunteer amidst a flood of interest they say is linked to the high rate of unemployment. It comes as some businesses... Read More
08:00am Tue 30 Dec, 2025
Five community events planned for New Year's Eve in Tauranga have been cancelled due to 'adverse weather conditions”. Tauranga City Council made the... Read More
07:00am Tue 30 Dec, 2025
Tauranga City Libraries is gearing up for another blockbuster season of reading and summer fun, with its Kia Kaha te Pānui - Summer Reading Challenge. Kia... Read More
06:00am Tue 30 Dec, 2025
The summer of international Midget Car competition made a rain-delayed start on Sunday evening, but it was worth the wait with a thrilling Bay Super Stars 30-lapper... Read More
06:00pm Mon 29 Dec, 2025
Most of the time, life trucks along rather benignly. Weather passes unnoticed, motorists obey the rules of the road and people go about their daily business... Read More
05:00pm Mon 29 Dec, 2025
As the final week of 2025 unfolds, MetService forecasts a mix of rain, wind, thunderstorms, and cooler temperatures for many places. But while there would... Read More
02:30pm Mon 29 Dec, 2025
Two low-cost fuel providers have announced plans to merge their New Zealand networks into one, promising 'to drive lower pump prices” for motorists... Read More
01:00pm Mon 29 Dec, 2025
His trophy cabinet is bulging and ready to burst, but still Bay of Plenty's Mitch Rees reckons there's room for a few more. The Honda-mounted motorcycle road-racer... Read More
11:22am Mon 29 Dec, 2025
An 80-year-old man who became lost while hiking was saved overnight after a mum and her two teenage children formed a human heat circle to keep him alive. Area... Read More
03-Jan 10:00
Eastern region surf lifeguards rescue 25 people
03-Jan 08:00
Boat checks spark concerns for Lake Tarawera
03-Jan 07:00
Health NZ says systems unaffected by breach
03-Jan 06:00
Mother of killed teen calls for tougher laws
02-Jan 15:00
Selwyn Ridge leads Wednesday Challenge push
02-Jan 14:00
Sam Ruthe targets another record in 1000m race
02-Jan 13:00
Youth disorder sees officer struck in Whangamatā
02-Jan 12:30
Two taken to hospital after city centre crash
02-Jan 11:00
Surf rescues soar as swimmers ignore flags
02-Jan 09:43
Police investigate two deaths at BoP property
02-Jan 08:30
Bay of Plenty road deaths 2025
02-Jan 08:00
Local leaders share hopes for 2026
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