Pāpāmoa's fire brigade has retired its siren for emergencies.

A Curia Market Research poll for the NZ Taxpayers’ Union has ranked mayors around NZ.

Mikaere Sydney was elected last year but has not taken up the role due to illness.

'This could have easily ended in a fatality,' lifeguard warns.

Sarena Crane is seeking alternative treatment to beat cancer.

With the lowest number of drownings since 2018, males accounted for most fatalities.

Fire and Emergency say people are trapped.

A husband shares why he self-referred to a domestic violence program last Christmas.

The Bay could be short of 180 primary school teachers in 2025, according to projections.

More than 1000 people regularly cycle, walk, or scooter along Cameron Rd.

The volcano's deadly eruption killed 22 and seriously injured 25.

A man was playing golf when he heard screaming; he looked up and saw a woman being beaten.

Seven week-strike planned after union says Oranga Tamariki offered members 0% pay rise.

The ticket was sold at Paper Plus Waihī & Toyworld.

A person trapped in the plane was rescued using special equipment.

Tauranga City Council says it is not obliged to provide facilities for working boats.

Police urge anyone with information to call 105.

Ōpotiki Mai Tawhiti's performance honoured past members, including Ricky Mitai.

Rhys Drayson passed his given life expectancy after taking the drugs in a clinical trial.

In total, four people are before the courts after three separate burglaries in Waihī.

Mayor Mahe Drysdale says the council's budget is a 'ceiling ... not a target'.

Elevated activity has been observed at White Island recently.

A BoP woman stumbled upon two giant mushrooms while on her daily walk.

One of the main roads into Tauranga will be closed for five nights next week.

Western Bay of Plenty hopes to secure one of the Government's sought-after regional deals.

The fire started around 11:20pm on Church St.