05:00pm Thu 06 Nov, 2025
Tauranga City Council's 2024-25 Annual Report highlights a year of transition, investment and cost-cutting, following the city's return to democratic governance. The... Read More
04:00pm Thu 06 Nov, 2025
Warmer temperatures are expected for the rest of the week as a high-pressure system persists over parts of the country. Most areas will be warmer than average... Read More
03:00pm Thu 06 Nov, 2025
The Tauranga City Council is preparing Waikorire/Pilot Bay for the busy summer season by replenishing the sand and seawall this month. The essential maintenance... Read More
02:33pm Thu 06 Nov, 2025
Maritime NZ has launched a bold new safety initiative with creative agency Federation, deploying a cheeky 'spokes-buoy” in harbours and bays across New... Read More
01:06pm Thu 06 Nov, 2025
The Tauranga Business Chamber has revealed the finalists for the 2025 Tauranga Business Awards, recognising excellence, innovation and leadership across the... Read More
11:45am Thu 06 Nov, 2025
Tristan Eruera Oakes, known as Eru, 29, was farewelled by his whānau and friends last week following his death in Tauranga Hospital on October 26. He had... Read More
11:00am Thu 06 Nov, 2025
With the 2026 New Zealand Midget Car Championship fast approaching, the country's top drivers will ignite the track at Baypark Speedway when the venue hosts... Read More
10:00am Thu 06 Nov, 2025
A hard-working mechanic's decision to drive on 'little to no sleep” after using drugs cost him his life, a coroner has found. Mamaku resident Daniel... Read More
09:05am Thu 06 Nov, 2025
The unemployment rate hit 5.3% in the September 2025 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. That is the highest rate since December... Read More
09:05am Thu 06 Nov, 2025
A pioneer family home in rural Waikato is the centrepiece of a museum complex. Dating back to 1902, the McCaw Homestead was once the headquarters of the 56,000-acre... Read More
07:16am Thu 06 Nov, 2025
Two people have died following a crash on State Highway 2 at Karangahake. Police were called to the crash between Jackson Rd and Rahu Rd about 11.40pm. 'A... Read More
07:14am Thu 06 Nov, 2025
Fire crews are battling a large 1-2 hectare blaze in difficult Bay of Plenty terrain. Fire and Emergency shift manager Ryan Green said crews responded to... Read More