Local News

Volunteers needed to help new mums

Marcia Guest made it her aim to become more involved in her community following the death of the Kahui twins in June 2006. Three-month old twins Chris and... Read More

Students set for accommodation boost

Student accommodation in Tauranga city centre is set to grow next year with the opening of a new $20 million purpose-built facility. The four-storey complex... Read More

Unions clash with Port over safety concerns

The Port of Tauranga is disputing claims from workers and the Maritime Union of New Zealand that safety is not a priority at the port. The allegations come... Read More

Tup’s tennis legacy

It comes as no surprise when entering Tup Cox's Mount Maunganui home to find her watching Wimbledon on the television. A large collection of trophies and... Read More

Residents “prisoners” over SH2 safety concerns

Some residents in Ōmokoroa are so scared of using State Highway 2 they feel like 'prisoners” in the town, according to Coromandel MP Scott Simpson. His... Read More

Bay lands another JP desk

Otūmoetai's first service desk for the Bay of Plenty Justices of the Peace opened earlier this week at St Columba Presbyterian Church. The Otūmoetai Road... Read More

History flying overhead

The head of Richard Pearse sat on Bev Wagstaff's kitchen table for about three weeks. 'Then we had to find a body, and it had to be firm,” says Bev. Bev... Read More

Bags and bait

Bay of Plenty pest control volunteers have revealed the ideal way to carry rat bait into the forest - in a used plastic bread bag. They're so effective... Read More

SH2 stretch closed this weekend

State Highway 2 will be closed between the Bayfair roundabout and the Te Maunga intersection this weekend to enable construction of the second of Bay Link's... Read More

Graveyard of bins

A stockpile of used plastic bins has emerged as the new kerbside collection for Tauranga and the Western Bay began this week. The graveyard of now discarded... Read More

Volunteers encouraged to lend a hand

Papamoa beach lovers are encouraged to lend a hand this weekend by helping to regenerate the region's sand dunes. 'We need help from locals to ensure that... Read More

Matariki magic takes to the skies

This Sunday the sky around Matua will be filled with kites of all shapes, colours and sizes in celebration of Matariki. Starting at noon, world-class kite flyers... Read More