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 ...

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 ...

A move by ACC to use artificial intelligence to help decide which long-term claimants should go back to work is being called ...

WorkSafe provided further guidance on how to handle asbestos safely. Schools, early childhood centres, retailers, workplaces ...

NZTA Waka Kotahi has announced the Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Rd on State Highway 2 faces two overnight closures this week as work at the Pāpāmoa East Interchange continues. The closures are required ...

Steve was a friend to all and loved by many. A service to celebrate and remember Steve, will be held at Legacy Tauranga 383 Pyes Pa Road Tauranga, on Friday 21 November 2025 at 2.00pm followed by ...