Bayleigh Teepa-Tarau has a chance to help out the best.

Keith Merritt is a one-brigade firefighter of 31 years.

Lotto luck has struck twice in the region.

Waihī Beach Lifeguard Services is searching for more members ahead of the patrol season.

Man's son was suffering emotionally and missing school.

Ngai Te Rangi have protested at Parliament over their stalled treaty settlement

The vessel struck rocks near an island.

Police say there was no threat, rather frustrations expressed 'colourfully'.

A breakdown of who has been paid for what has been revealed.

People are being encouraged to recycle old and expired car seats.

Haiku Reserve will host a tribute band, country singers and a cover band this summer.

Region felt the cold this morning.

Their chamionships qualification is on the back of good times in domestic competition.

City council has its say as hearings on intensification plans get under way.

The teacher has been granted interim name suppression.

Tauranga electorate candidates respond to Malcolm Stanford's story.

'Extend the age up for our kuia and lower it for our wāhine,' Kirihi Murray says.

A Diwali celebration will take place in November.

About 30 Western Bay of Plenty properties on No 4 Rd were affected after the washout.

A vehicle went into a creek in Port Rd in Whangamatā.

Licence help for those who might otherwise struggle.

An area previously listed as 'safe' is now at risk of inundation - but new refuges found.

"It is our shared responsibility to collaborate in the best interest of all our lakes."

Reports of good-sized fish being caught on lakes Tarawera and Rotoiti, with some over 3kg.

Stage one of the charging hub was expected to be complete by the end of 2024.

Tauranga was in the top 10 most expensive districts to rent in during August.

The hot ocean water complex will close its doors for maintenance on October 9.

The advance voting period for the 2023 election starts today.