Council
07:00am Thu 18 Dec, 2025
Katikati's upgraded Dave Hume Pool will open to the public for an extended summer season on Monday, December 22, with a new learn-to-swim pool, outdoor gym and... Read More
06:30am Thu 18 Dec, 2025
Tauranga authorities are tightening alcohol controls ahead of New Year's Eve. Permanent and temporary alcohol-free zones will be enforced across the city... Read More
08:17am Tue 16 Dec, 2025
More than 400 households from seven Tauranga streets have been asked to come up with thousands of dollars within weeks if they want to keep their streets... Read More
09:00am Sun 14 Dec, 2025
Te Puke Library's Summer Reading Programmes are just around the corner. The programmes are aimed at two age groups - for teen readers there's a creative book... Read More
11:45am Fri 12 Dec, 2025
Whakatāne harbour is in danger of losing the 18 moorings at Whakatāne Yacht Club if the district council doesn't do its part to dredge the channel leading... Read More
10:00am Fri 12 Dec, 2025
Whakatāne Mayor Nandor Tanczos says the Government's plan to replace the ageing Pekatahi Bridge shows 'a collective push around a unified purpose can really... Read More
08:00am Thu 11 Dec, 2025
A roving parking camera is out and about in Te Puke and Katikati this week for training, before ticketing starts on Monday, December 15. The use of licence-plate... Read More
05:00pm Wed 10 Dec, 2025
Whakatāne District Council has thrown its support behind residents of a country lane distressed about Genesis Energy's plans to axe their trees. However,... Read More
05:00pm Tue 09 Dec, 2025
A section of the Motukauri track on Mauao will be temporarily closed next week, after completion of water reservoir maintenance. The closure will take place... Read More
06:00am Mon 08 Dec, 2025
Reports of roaming dogs in the Western Bay of Plenty have risen more than 80% in a year, with experts warning it could lead to dangerous and unpredictable situations. Tauranga... Read More
08:00am Sun 07 Dec, 2025
Western Bay of Plenty District Council has officially adopted its Annual Report for 2024/2025, celebrating a year of major achievements and acknowledging the... Read More
07:00am Sun 07 Dec, 2025
Summer is here and Katikati's revamped Dave Hume Heated Pool is on track to reopen on December 17. 'As the kaitiaki [guardians] of this beloved community... Read More
03-Jan 10:00
Eastern region surf lifeguards rescue 25 people
03-Jan 08:00
Boat checks spark concerns for Lake Tarawera
03-Jan 07:00
Health NZ says systems unaffected by breach
03-Jan 06:00
Mother of killed teen calls for tougher laws
02-Jan 15:00
Selwyn Ridge leads Wednesday Challenge push
02-Jan 14:00
Sam Ruthe targets another record in 1000m race
02-Jan 13:00
Youth disorder sees officer struck in Whangamatā
02-Jan 12:30
Two taken to hospital after city centre crash
02-Jan 11:00
Surf rescues soar as swimmers ignore flags
02-Jan 09:43
Police investigate two deaths at BoP property
02-Jan 08:30
Bay of Plenty road deaths 2025
02-Jan 08:00
Local leaders share hopes for 2026
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