In a maritime milestone for Tauranga, the eagerly awaited new Coastguard boat destined for the Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard is set to make its grand arrival... Read More

MetService has issued a Severe Weather Outlook for the week ahead, with heavy rain expected for the west of the South Island and lower North Island. A front... Read More

Tauranga man Scotty Harvey is taking ‘Jono' and ‘Roger' on a 2500km South Island road trip over Christmas. A spiritual one. Because ‘Roger'... Read More

The EVES Open is back in Pāpāmoa in less than a week - and students at Pāpāmoa Primary School have got the ball rolling! After the success of last year's... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has adopted its Annual Report, which shows Council is investing in the important things to help improve community well-being.... Read More

Update, 3.45am: State Highway 2 near Te Puna has reopened following an earlier vehicle crash. Police received reports of a two-vehicle crash on SH2, Minden... Read More

Police can now confirm one person has died following a crash on Pyes Pa Road today. The two-vehicle crash happened shortly before 12.50pm. "Alongside the... Read More

Fire has destroyed a house in the Coromandel on Saturday afternoon. Three houses have been involved in a large fire at Cooks Beach today, with the fire destroying... Read More

Firearms, machetes, an axe and a knuckle duster are amongst items seized as Police monitor a gang procession in eastern Bay of Plenty on Saturday. Police... Read More

Explosive devices have been recovered by Police during a search of a property in Ohauiti on Friday night. During the search, neighbouring homes were evacuated... Read More

The number of people applying for jobs rose for a second consecutive month in November as the number of jobs on offer continues to shrink. Employment firm... Read More

In a year that has been tough for many whānau, a children's sunflower-growing contest has brought smiles to thousands of young faces and imparted useful lifelong... Read More