The railway network between Tauranga and the Eastern Bay of Plenty is back on track. Three weeks after flooding caused a train derailment and wiped out tracks... Read More

Cyclone Gabrielle is finally starting to depart from New Zealand, says WeatherWatch.co.nz Some lingering wind and rain for the southern and eastern sides of the... Read More

State Highway 2 through Karangahake Gorge remains closed on Tuesday afternoon, with locals stunned by the deluge of water that has been flowing over the Owharoa... Read More

Strong swells and surging sea waves combining with the full tide in Tauranga this afternoon are concerning some local residents. "Two hours before full tide,... Read More

Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle is still heading for New Zealand and is likely to arrive slightly earlier than previously thought in Northland, says MetService. The... Read More

National Party leader Christopher Luxon thinks Tauranga should have held local elections last year but does think the commission was necessary. During his visit... Read More

National Party leader Christopher Luxon says the cost of living is the main issue facing the Bay of Plenty and wider New Zealand. Speaking to SunLive, the Leader... Read More

The State of Emergency for the Coromandel remains in place due to the elevated risk of a debris dam failure at Koputauaki, north of Coromandel Town. On... Read More

Thames-Coromandel Mayor Len Salt is declaring a pre-emptive State of Emergency in the district. This comes after bad weather and slips have been battering the... Read More

Rotorua woman Kara Niles worries for the future of her family home as repeat flooding has made it uninsurable and potentially unlivable. She says not a day goes... Read More

KiwiRail teams are still assessing the site of the wagon derailment near Te Puke and undertaking preparation to recover the track. Around 5.30am on Sunday, a... Read More

The public is warned to stay away from rivers and flood waters says Tauranga City Council. Heavy overnight rain has eased in Tauranga this morning, but with more... Read More