A bus has crashed at Pyes Pa near Tauranga. A police spokeswoman said they were called to the crash on Taumata Rd about 8.20am. 'There are no reported... Read More

Vigilance is being urged after two rural thefts in Te Puke. In the last week, police are aware of two tractors stolen from their properties. While the... Read More

The theme has been announced for Western Bay of Plenty District Council's next Doggy Day Out and it promises to be 'woof-a-licious”. 'The popular annual... Read More

First stop, worlds. Next, the Olympics. This is the goal Tauranga beach volleyballers Brad Fuller and Ben O'Dea are chasing as they prepare to compete... Read More

Two back-to-back ship arrivals marked the start of the Tauranga cruise season, as the region prepares to welcome up to 230,000 passengers and crew over the next... Read More

A survey of road workers has found many are routinely abused, attacked and sometimes purposefully hit with cars. The report found nearly two-thirds of traffic... Read More

A three-month trial reopening of the Hairini St slip lane on to Turret Rd outside morning peak hours is under way. The trial started on Monday, October 20... Read More

If you look up to the night sky later this week you might just catch a glimpse of the annual Orionid meteor shower. The Orionid meteor shower occurs when... Read More

Baycourt came alive recently as more than 450 parents, caregivers and children gathered for EPIC Families Live - the largest event for neurodiverse families... Read More

Labour Day is a public holiday that falls on the fourth Monday in October and commemorates the eight-hour working day. This year, it's on October 27 in New... Read More

When Tauranga's Katie Emmett joined the New Zealand Army as a chef, her mother told her she'd get the chance to see the world. That prediction came true,... Read More

Rotorua's oldest rugby club has lost its clubrooms in a devastating fire that tore through the building, destroying photos, trophies and precious club memorabilia. The... Read More