BusinessTauranga firm fined $24k for building works without consentsDefence lawyer claimed the fine should be less as it made no profit from the new units.15 Jan 08:00 PM
BusinessBella Vista demolition work to begin in coming weeksUpper levels of some of the houses likely to be removed, block foundations demolished.15 Jan 07:01 PM
New ZealandPolice to use CCTV to track dangerous driversTauranga police aim to use city security cameras to track down dangerous drivers.15 Jan 06:21 PM
New ZealandPolice enquiries continue into reports of a gunman near Te PukePolice enquiries continue into after reports of a gunman on the loose near Te Puke14 Jan 05:04 PM
New ZealandMatakana Island death: Two men arrestedTwo men have been arrested following the death of a man on Matakana Island.14 Jan 04:10 AM
New ZealandCluster of rats at Bay of Plenty picnic spot disgust localA Maketū man who encountered a plague of rats says more needs to be done.13 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandSixteen deaths from adverse and mental health eventsFourteen of the deaths related to mental health events over a period of 18 months.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBella Vista-related firms owe nearly $270,000: liquidatorsLiquidators say they are targeting more than a hundred thousand dollars' worth of assets.11 Jan 07:14 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Legendary lifeguard's career spans 40 yearsThis 61 year old lifeguard has no plans of stopping. Made with funding from NZ On Air.11 Jan 04:30 PM
InvestmentRare Mount Maunganui beachfront land set for auctionThe Mt Maunganui block is one of only two large vacant blocks left along the beachfront.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandInflatable boat nearly mowed down by cruise ship 'ran out of fuel'Rescuer saw 'look of fear' on faces of young people nearly run over by cruise ship.10 Jan 05:18 PM
EntertainmentThe Jacksons dedicate song to Michael at NZ showThe line-up includes The Jacksons, Kool & The Gang, Village People and more10 Jan 04:14 PM
AthleticsWillis cooks up a planKiwi Olympian Nick Willis returns to Whanganui to set new records at Cooks Gardens10 Jan 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Lucky to be here': Tauranga boy fighting deadly infectionTauranga boy's long road to recovery after contracting meningococcal infection.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSummer's hot, dry spell to continue for Bay of PlentyIf you've been lapping up the Bay heat in recent days, brace yourself for more to come.09 Jan 03:00 AM
EntertainmentToto and crowd set for heat of AfricaToto's Africa will have an added ring to it as Napier concert weather set to heat up.08 Jan 05:00 PM
EntertainmentToto respond to Kiwi pōwhiri by singing AfricaToto get a NZ welcome at Tauranga Airport and respond in a beautiful way.07 Jan 11:28 PM
New ZealandTauranga teen steps up to save a life at the MountTauranga teen helps struggling body-boarder to safety from rip at the Mount.07 Jan 06:31 PM
New ZealandDrugs seized at Port of Tauranga a small portion of Auckland seizuresMore drugs are being seized at Ports of Auckland compared to Port of Tauranga.07 Jan 05:31 PM
New ZealandFirst save: 13yo rookie surf lifesaver notches up first rescue at TaurangaTeen with just two months of surf lifesaving training commended after saving a life.06 Jan 03:01 PM
BasketballSummer Catch Up: Amputee takes steps towards big goalA BoP amputee has his sights set on working with Paralympians, among other things.05 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandBaby hurt from 'non-accidental' injuries remains in hospitalAn injured baby boy remains in hospital in a serious condition as police investigate.05 Jan 10:13 PM
New ZealandCosmic light 'once-in-a-lifetime' experience for local skywatchersA cosmic shower of light has been described as "once in a lifetime" experience.05 Jan 09:56 PM
New ZealandBeach weather: Metservice's pick of the dayNapier, Hastings and Blenheim set to share high of 32C today.05 Jan 09:25 PM
New ZealandSun shines as workers farewell holidaysFine start to the working year forecast in upper North Island.05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhere are our campgrounds? Searching for the soul of summerScorching days in the sun, crashing waves as you sleep - is the Kiwi holiday under threat?05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHot, gales, rain - a Kiwi summer weekendThere is hot weather in much of NZ today, but gales and heavy rain are on the way, too.04 Jan 09:15 PM
New ZealandSchoolgirl, 15, swims length of Lake RotoitiGeorgia Bavington left Okere Falls at 6.45am and made it to Korokitewao Bay by 11.15am.04 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandThree hospitalised with meningococcal infectionsA public health official says people need to be on alert for symptoms of the disease.04 Jan 04:24 AM
EntertainmentBay Dreams 2019: 10.5 hours of quality entertainmentBay Dreams 2019: A festival that had us wanting more.03 Jan 08:52 PM
New ZealandName released in Matakana Island deathPolice have released the name of the man who died on Matakana Island.03 Jan 08:09 AM
New ZealandSeriously injured baby boy's injuries 'not accidental'The serious injuries sustained by a Tauranga baby not caused by an accident, say police.03 Jan 02:01 AM
New ZealandTraffic chaos hits TaurangaHeavy traffic backed up kilometres along State Highway 2 between Tauranga and Katikati.03 Jan 01:46 AM
EntertainmentBay Dreams festival-goers fuming at post-show problemsWould you pay more than triple the price for a ride home?02 Jan 11:07 PM
