A series of wire and cable thefts in the Kawerau area may be linked to a strong chemical smell residents have been reporting.

There is hope for the reopening of closed bars in two Tauranga suburbs as new liquor licence applications are considered. The ...

As the Black Caps prepare to kick off New Zealand’s earliest-ever international home summer, Bay Oval’s head groundsman Jared ...

On 30 September 2025, Aroha passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones. Dearly loved wife of Wallace and much loved mother of Sharee, Bryson and Ambrose. Treasured nana to her ...

The absence of major winter floods in most regions has enabled fish to maintain excellent condition after the spawning season ...

From October 1- 8, a series of community-led events will celebrate our older community - parents, grandparents, friends and ...

Bijou Johnson is a multimedia journalist based in the Bay of Plenty. A passionate writer and reader, she grew up in Tauranga ...

Sharks also have certain behaviours that have been observed as they hang about the shallows. Elliott said they like to sit ...

Tauranga Boxing Club fighter Hannah Walker has brought home further accolades at the Boxing New Zealand National Championships. The biggest prizes in NZ amateur boxing are the senior elite titles, ...

Changes to the way local elections are run would have significant legislative, institutional and funding implications, he ...

A precious husband, dad, grandad and great grandad, who is dearly loved and sadly missed. A Memorial Service will be held at ...

New Zealand Winegrowers’ annual report indicates exports rose 5% by volume in the year ended June, though the value of exports was down slightly at $2.10 billion.