'Concerning': Mauao's base track defibrillator goes missing
The defibrillator on the base track has been missing since Sunday.
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Major search and rescue exercise based around stranded cruise ship
This weekend's scenario is based around a boutique cruise ship stranded on the reef.
'It’s just iconic': Popular beachside shopping block closes for redevelopment
The Ōmanu shops are being redeveloped just as summer hits.
Action Slaps: Spinning, fighting dolls
John Espin will be turning heads at Saturday's Te Puke Christmas Float Parade.
Return of cultural site pivotal for Tauranga hapū
The land was purchased by Tauranga City Council in 1982.
Christmas in Te Puke will follow Saturday’s float parade
A non-perishable food collection will be part of the afternoon.
Dawn blessing for new facilities at Pāpāmoa Hills park
There are 1630 individual archaeological features recorded in the park.
Vehicle rolls at Pāpāmoa Beach
The crash happened near the roundabout with Domain Rd and State Highway 2.
'The best of the best': NZ Festival of Squash attracts world-class top seeds
Tauranga is to host the NZ Festival of Squash - and some of the world's best players.
Kaylb to sit with Santa in Te Puke’s Christmas float parade
Parade will feature local celebs, creative floats and interesting vehicles.
'Dazed like a stunned mullet': Couple gobsmacked after mega $8.3m Lotto win
It’s 'head in the clouds' for one lucky Bay of Plenty couple.
Gardens and golfing? Public consultation on use of land in Mount Maunganui
Omanu resident has been pushing for a community garden since 2021.
'No let up': Meet the agencies working alongside the foodbank for you
Over 100 referral agencies help make sure thousands in the community get much-needed food.
New 'living seawall' aims to attract marine life to waterfront
The seawall is part of the $84m plan to rejuvenate Tauranga’s waterfront.
Sex stabbing trial: Jury enters third day of deliberations
The jury has been out since Monday afternoon.
Ōtamarākau dairy farmer taking part in global master class
The 2023 event started in Hamilton this week and will finish in Queenstown on December 6.
Falcon advocate defends bird of prey after attack left woman needing stitches
The post said falcons 'want to kill the perceived threat'.
‘Disruption and distress’: Chief admits controversial roadworks have left city 'scarred'
The review offered 13 ‘vital’ recommendations ahead of other major projects.
Opinion: Finger pointed back at WorkSafe in Whakaari/White Island case
Opinion: 'How has WorkSafe been held to account?'
Rāhui on part of BoP river after death
All activity on a stretch of the Rangitaiki River is banned until December 9.
Pukehina School plants a chaos garden
Plants are allowed to grow wherever the seeds happen to land
'A gift': Stan Walker releases new song for American movie
"We discovered that we share the same belief - that art can change the world."
Paid parking plans delayed in Tauranga after public outcry
The council commission decided to delay the plans at a meeting on Monday.
Western Bay of Plenty cricket wrap
Papamoa run chase falls short on 199 for eight.
Te Puke top cricket standings by 20 points
Club stretches lead thanks to Mount's loss to Greerton.
Falcon attack on woman prompts popular track closure
The attack left a woman with serious scalp injuries.
Anxiety, depression, social struggles: 'Dire' shortage of help for some young Kiwis
Kids aged 11-13 grapple with issues previously not faced until 15 or 16, says principal.
'Highly manipulative': Sex stabbing attack pre-meditated, Crown says
The jury has retired to consider its verdict.
Family whose Rottweiler ‘Chopper’ attacked vet ordered to remove ‘threatening’ FB page
A judge ordered the removal of a Facebook page that posted threats against a Tauranga vet.
Watch: 'We love it': Roadworker performs wero for waiting traffic
The clip was taken on a rural Bay of Plenty road.