When Pāpāmoa man Kevin Sawford began showing subtle behavioural changes, his family never imagined dementia could be the cause. 'He's just 55 years old,... Read More

A 13-year-old boy has undergone major surgery after swallowing 80-100 small magnets reportedly purchased on Temu. Neodymium magnets have been banned since... Read More

A group of residents are hosting basketball sessions at the Action Centre this school term in an attempt to re-establish the Katikati Basketball Club for the... Read More

With construction ramping up across three key sites on State Highway 29 and the future of Tauriko West rapidly taking shape, people are invited to a Community... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty Mayor James Denyer has appointed long-serving councillor Margaret Murray-Benge as his deputy. Murray-Benge was runner-up for the mayoralty... Read More

Antarctica's warm weather in September is driving the gale-force winds and hot temperatures being felt across New Zealand this week. Temperatures could reach... Read More

Ōmanu surf lifesavers will not only celebrate a new season on the beach this weekend, they'll also be capping off a magical year and honouring a rich legacy. The... Read More

Masses of public sector workers gathered in Tauranga's Memorial Park today for the nationwide multi-union mega-strike. Strikers lined 11th Ave waving signs... Read More

Police say they are appealing two decisions where judges have elected to return gang patches confiscated under the Gangs Act. At least three judges have ruled... Read More

Arts and culture experiences, live sports and that brave first swim of the almost-summer season - Tauranga residents have it all at their doorsteps this... Read More

Warning: This story contains graphic details of injuries Helping victims of the Whakaari eruption off their rescue boat was the 'most confronting scene”... Read More

Zespri has won a significant legal victory in China, successfully defending the intellectual property rights of New Zealand kiwifruit growers. The Wuhan Intermediate... Read More