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We will remember them: Anzac Day in lockdown
There are many ways Bay of Plenty communities can still commemorate Anzac Day this year.
'Unsung champion' of mental health writes Covid-19 kids' book
Two local mental health workers have come together to create a kids book about Covid-19.
Air New Zealand scraps flights to Tauranga and Rotorua
Air New Zealand has cancelled all domestic flights to Tauranga and Rotorua Airports.
Covid 19 latest: Where Bay of Plenty cases are and how many
Toi Te Ora has announced Covid-19 cases by district for the first time today.
Tenby Powell warning residents to keep one eye on the roads
People have been seen driving recklessly in Tauranga, mayor Tenby Powell said.
'The goal is to end homelessness' - Awhina House marks birthday
Awhina House helps Tauranga's homeless women get back on their feet.
'Invisible enemy': Mayor calls for calm as city adjusts to lockdown
A Civil Defence emergency operations centre has been set up in Tauranga.
State of national emergency declared
Mayor Tenby Powell says Tauranga and the wider Bay of Plenty are prepared for Covid-19.
I don't bee-lieve it: Shoppers wear beekeeping suits to supermarket
The shoppers thought they could protect themselves against Covid-19 by wearing the suits.
New travel restrictions welcomed by Western Bay leaders
Travel restrictions mean that all arrivals to NZ must now self-isolate for two weeks
'God's gift to us': Interfaith Council celebrating diversity
People of different faiths met at Waikato University yesterday to learn about diversity.
'I don't need it back': Montessori teacher shaves head for colleague
Bobby Mehalski was diagnosed with lung cancer last December.
'Victory for the community': Trust relieved by begging bylaw u-turn
Tauranga's controversial begging bylaw was revoked after a 6-4 vote by council last month.
'Unbearable heartache': Mother's message to PM over ailing son
Lavinia Twose' son Izaeah needs a drug from the US which costs almost $500,000 a year.
'Mate, get away - it's gone': Te Puna property owner talks of fire
The property on State Highway 2 was fully engulfed when fire crews arrived.
Training the brain with model railways
Tauranga's Model Railway Club is helping elderly people keep their brains busy.
'Bald and beautiful' - Parris Goebel and 'Princess Iylah' meet
A young girl with alopecia has met dance superstar Parris Goebel.
Colouring out of the lines at Holi Colour Splash
Around 1000 people attending this year's Holi festival at Memorial Park.
Josh Svendsen showing you can do what you set your heart to
Josh Svendsen was born with a serious heart condition.
Jemima King celebrates 107th birthday with memories of Scotland
Jemima King moved to New Zealand from the Shetland Islands at age 16.
Planes, trains and automobiles: what would you spend $42m on?
Today's Lotto Powerball jackpot is up to a whopping $42 million.
Waihī Beach tragedy: Searchers refuse to give up on Jaden Chhayrann
Jaden Chhayrann, 17, has been missing since Friday afternoon.
Class trip drowning tragedy: School considers independent investigation
The search continues this morning for 17-year-old Jaden Chhayrann.
Beggar issues 'wearing down' SH2 Bethlehem businesses
Shop owners want begging ban extended to their area, not revoked
From Parris with love: Kiwi dance star reaches out to Mount 4yo
4-year-old Iylah Hanley has a form of alopecia.
When will it end? Gang violence discussed at public meeting
The meeting was held in response to increasing gang violence.
Great mum, friend and teacher farewelled
Sue Walmsley was the deputy principal of Pyes Pā School for almost 20 years.
Under pressure: Singles, don't lose heart this Valentine's Day
A new Tauranga singles group was formed to make friends, as well as romantic connections.
Students struggling to find flats for uni
Toi Ohomai offers 90 beds for students across Tauranga and Rotorua accommodation.
Pāpāmoa community welcomes newest school with sod-turning
Te Okuroa Drive School is Pāpāmoa's fifth primary school.
Feeling the sting: Why people withdraw KiwiSaver funds
The volume of withdrawals of KiwiSaver funds for hardship has risen since 2018.
Having a Whale of a time at Warriors Roadshow
The Vodafone Warriors came to Mount Maunganui to teach kids the basics of rugby league.
Weird and wonderful: Behind-the-scenes at Tauranga's vets
From a gecko with a hernia to wētā with broken legs, Tauranga's vets have seen it all.
Time's up for 'Tick-Tock': Stewart and sons shut up shop
Don Stewart has been in the clock business for more than 70 years.
The road to Bethlehem: College gets new principal
Larne Edmeades has previously been the principal of ACG Parnell in Auckland.
Carpark clash: Woman given the finger by driver taking up three mobility spaces
The driver swore at the woman after she told him to move his car.
'Victory': $933 million to be spent on Western Bay roads
All the details of the announcement plus reaction from local leaders.
Feeling hot, hot, hot! Mercury tips ... over long weekend
The mercury's rising, and residents of the Bay are racing to cool off.
Boi sweet as after honey pays for surgery
Owner Hayden Walker shares Boi's recovery story.
Student wins Youth Olympics medals design competition
Ryan Ardern was invited to the 2020 Youth Olympics after helping to design the medals.
Large blaze guts part of a Greerton business
Fire crews battling large fire a business premise in Greerton.
Scorcher day as crowds flood into One Love
'Tauranga's amazing ... not what I was expecting at all.'
Eqalis seals the deal with first harvest of medicinal cannabis
Join the tour of Eqalis Research Ltd's medicinal cannabis facility in Katikati.
Big waves provide surf playground at Mount Main Beach
The swells were up to the 2m high at times yesterday and are expected to continue today.
Monster surf: Up to 2m swells forecast in the next two days
Swells will reach around two metres in some areas.
National chess congress held in Tauranga for first time
The New Zealand Chess Congress is being held in Tauranga for the first time in 127 years.
Happy birthday Les! War veteran, 99, walks around Mauao in wife's memory
Les Marsh walked the Mauao base track for his birthday in memory of his late wife Hazel.
Vandals, rubbish dumpers targeting charity shops
The rubbish is allegedly being set on fire, as well.
Beach clean-up raises awareness of bottling plant case
Beach cleaners collect three sacks of rubbish.
Rare NZ seabird cared for at Tauranga wildlife centre
The Salvin's albatross was washed up on a Tauranga beach on Boxing Day.
Families pack into the Strand for Council NYE event
Families trekked to the Strand in Tauranga CBD to see in the New Year.
New Years Honours: Mum honoured for 20-year advocacy work
Jenny Noble started advocating for those with rare diseases more than 20 years ago.
'Mayhem' Boxing Day sales for Tauranga
Shops were packed to the brim with bargain hunters in the Boxing Day sales yesterday.
Perfect score! Mount Maunganui College student gets into Harvard
The Mount Maunganui College student earned 1600 on the SAT earlier this year.
Port gives Christmas Appeal $10K boost
The donation will cover 10 per cent of the Foodbank's annual spending on food.
Prosecuting beggars 'pointless' advocates say
Simon Bridges says the council should prosecute rough sleepers.
'Not much point' in free Mount Maunganui wi-fi trial - councillor
The council's free wi-fi trial officially begins this week.
Tauranga's no Grinch when it comes to the Foodbank appeal
The Christmas Appeal was taking in greater numbers of donations than ever.
Third-generation Santa keeps Christmas spirit alive
Gavin Knight is the third member of his family to be Santa.
Amazing footage: Athenree packhouse catches fire
The fire was reported at 11.05 this morning.
Aroha kotahi - love and laughter shared by Hana Pato at Christmas party for families in need
The event, held annually by Te Tuinga Whānau, is in its seventh year.
Konnichi wa Japan! Tauranga student wins prestigious international scholarship
Samantha Aholima taught herself Japanese when she was 14 years old.
Sir Michael 'looking forward' to new role on DHB
Sir Michael was Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister under Helen Clark.
Boom or bust? How your Western Bay councillors are paid
Some councillors will receive a salary increase of more than $10,000.
Tauranga man's battle to save Pāpāmoa dunes
Protecting our dunes is the first step to a great summer on the beach.
Disability action plan a good start
Disability advocates say more must be done to get employers to take on disabled employees.
Twyford meets with mayors to discuss Bay's future
Transport Minister Phil Twyford met with key players from around the Bay.
Member of Barmy Army walks to Mount for charity
A Barmy Brit walked to Mount Maunganui in aid of a skin cancer charity.
Changes to kerbside collections proposed
Tauranga City Council is proposing to take over kerbside recycling collection from 2020.
Labour MP announces breast cancer diagnosis
Jan Tinetti was elected as a list MP in the 2017 general election.
Families pack Pāpāmoa Plaza for Santa parade
Santa skipped his traditional sleigh for something a bit sportier.
Environmental group helps Kaiate Falls clean up their act
From stomach bugs to belly flops - environmentalists are cleaning up the Kaiate Falls.
Community volunteer steps up for women in need this Christmas
The campaign aims to look after women in need this Christmas.
Supermarket trials app to call out mobility park thieves - loudly
When they say mobility park abusers will be called out, they mean literally.
Job loss and a black market: Fears over vaping flavour ban
Where do you sit on the debate?
Local author 'blown away' by accolade
The residency is awarded to 20 writers every year.
RSAs remember the fallen on Armistice Day
Tauranga and Mount Maunganui RSAs gather at Pāpāmoa cenotaph to commemorate Armistice Day.