The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has confirmed that the main body of a barge that capsized in Tauranga Bridge Marina has been removed. A 30m-long barge... Read More

Monday's rain has resulted in surface flooding across some streets in Whakatāne this afternoon. Motorists are reporting that Pounama Place and Peace Street... Read More

Bus users are enjoying easier access to southern parts of Tauranga's city centre after the opening of six new bus stops bays this morning. The new stops,... Read More

A number of properties are reported to be without power in Tauranga this morning. According to the Powerco website, power cuts have affected 43 properties... Read More

The Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund supported 99 events in 2024 and 2025, boosting accessible, vibrant experiences for locals. The 2024 and 2025... Read More

Police are appealing for photos of a missing Russian stuntman. Artour Melikov, 36, vanished in September 2002, with his car later found abandoned at Jellicoe... Read More

The Great K Valley Cycle Adventure has been cancelled today due to the weather forecast, organisers said. The popular event, exploring the trails of Kōpūrererua... Read More

Tauranga's Free Public Advocacy Service has made it easier to access it outside business hours. The service now offers a Saturday clinic from 10am to noon... Read More

Māori cirque theatre production, Te Tangi a Te Tūī, is set to take the stage at Sir Howard Morrison Centre, as part of a North Island tour. Presented by... Read More

Messages of love, honour and remembrance shone through during Anzac Day services in Rotorua. The civic service saw a parade of former and current service... Read More

Using AI algorithms to to renew expired Jobseeker benefits automatically could result in 'computer says no' discrimination, experts are warning. Cabinet... Read More

A man has appeared in the Rotorua District Court charged with abducting a 3-year-old girl from a Rotorua early childhood centre for sex. John Tekuru, 19,... Read More