New Tasers, which can shoot 10 probes before needing to be reloaded, are starting to be rolled-out. Police across the Southern District are the first in the... Read More

More than 100 new classroom builds are in doubt in a cost-cutting exercise that's already forced the Secretary of Education to apologise, following the Minister's... Read More

Are you ready to flex your leg muscles? The Mount Everest Challenge is kicking off on Monday, February 12, with a group walk to the top of Mauao and back. Jolene... Read More

Planned road works along State Highway 2 between Waihī and Tauranga are being put on hold for two nights. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has made the decision... Read More

Emergency services are responding to a vehicle crash in Papamoa. "About 3pm, Police were called to Papamoa Beach Road following a crash between two vehicles,"... Read More

Piha surfer Leia Millar, age 17, has ridden her way to a third straight win for the season, this time claiming the second leg of the Billabong Grom Series presented... Read More

This year celebrates a big milestone for the Tauranga A&P Show. This year's show marks 140 years for Tauranga A&P. They were newly incorporated in December... Read More

Downtown Tauranga is requesting feedback over the weekend from businesses operating in the CBD area, about the street upgrades proposed for the Tauranga city... Read More

Thank you, Tauranga, for following the Water Watchers Plan and making every drop count. With the hot humid weather in full swing, Tauranga City Council is... Read More

The good news for sunseekers is the forecasted streak of fine weather until Tuesday. On Tuesday, a large high will cover most of New Zealand, with no severe... Read More

Tauranga City Council is urging motorists to avoid all unnecessary travel on Monday and Tuesday, February 12 and 13, and instead work from home, ride share or... Read More

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a car fire on State Highway 30. "Police are assisting FENZ," says a police spokesperson. It is unknown... Read More