As the three men charged with the murder of Tristan “Eru” Oakes in Te Puke stood in the dock today, Oakes’ whānau stood in ...

Key items on the foodbank’s wishlist this year are cereal, spreads, tinned fish, muesli bars, cocoa and icing sugar, coffee ...

In loving memory of Jenny Adams 27 April 1969 – 17 November 2025 A devoted mother, nan, daughter and sister remembered for her caring nature and quiet strength. Devoted mother of Kayelem and Angelique ...

Tauranga City Councillors have received a 15.56% pay rise, increasing their annual salaries from $141,064 to $163,000. Mayor ...

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council activated its Flood Room at 7am with teams checking flood defences such as stopbanks and ...

A driver was under the influence of cannabis when he “lost control” and crossed the centreline into the path of a truck – ...

The recent 2025 BNZ National Championships saw two Western Bay of Plenty women pugilists return home from the Wellington region with national titles. Hannah Walker won the elite women’s lightweight ...

Tauranga’s festive season will officially begin on Friday, November 21, with the annual lighting of the Christmas tree at ...

An orange heavy rain warning remains in place for Bay of Plenty until 11pm today. Coromandel, Waikato and Taupō can expect ...

Te Waka Auaha Toi | Creative Bay of Plenty has announced the appointment of three new trustees and a new chair, marking the ...

Reports made to Police at around 10.30pm that evening suggested a group of people were conducting burnouts and skids. An hour ...

Taumarunui and Taihape north of Ohakune, excluding Tongariro National Park, are under a heavy rain watch until 11am. Taranaki ...