Warmer temperatures are expected for the rest of the week as a high-pressure system persists over parts of the country. Most areas will be warmer than average for November, with some notable standouts ...

The Tauranga City Council is preparing Waikorire/Pilot Bay for the busy summer season by replenishing the sand and seawall this month. The essential maintenance works are scheduled from Monday, ...

Maritime NZ has launched a bold new safety initiative with creative agency Federation, deploying a cheeky “spokes-buoy” in harbours and bays across New Zealand to tackle the h ...

In her own words, Eru’s mother Sonya Oakes shares insights into his life, the many lives he touched and the legacy he leaves behind. Eru was more than a son – he was the light of our lives. A loyal ...

The Tauranga Business Chamber has revealed the finalists for the 2025 Tauranga Business Awards, recognising excellence, innovation and leadership across the Western Bay of Plenty business community.

With the 2026 New Zealand Midget Car Championship fast approaching, the country’s top drivers will ignite the track at Baypark Speedway when the venue hosts its second race nigh ...

A hard-working mechanic’s decision to drive on “little to no sleep” after using drugs cost him his life, a coroner has found. Mamaku resident Daniel John Wood, 35, died after his ute accidentally ...

The unemployment rate hit 5.3% in the September 2025 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. That is the highest rate since December 2016 (up from 5.2%). There were 160,000 ...

Dating back to 1902, the McCaw Homestead was once the headquarters of the 56,000-acre (22,700ha) Matamata Estate. Since November 1978, the building has formed the nucleus of Firth Tower Museum on the ...

Two people have died following a crash on State Highway 2 at Karangahake. Police were called to the crash between Jackson Rd and Rahu Rd about 11.40pm. “A car collided with a power pole and tragically ...

A crash overnight has closed State Highway 2 near Paeora. NZ Transport Agency said SH2 Karangahake was closed between SH26 and Rahu Rd. The detour is through Matamata. Police have ...

Fire crews are battling a large 1-2 hectare blaze in difficult Bay of Plenty terrain. Fire and Emergency shift manager Ryan Green said crews responded to reports of a vegetation f ...