The name did not reflect the culture or natural features of the area, a councillor says.

Four small health regions could lose medical officer roles.

The police are still monitoring river conditions following a serious crash in Waioeka.

Accident report finds communication failures led to the offshore accident.

Elijah Ellis, 11, and his sister Tania Ellis, 7, won the Tauranga Golf Club champs.

The line-up of stars playing in this weekend's free match has been announced.

Fletcher Carpenter was named club player of the year at the Bay of Plenty Rugby Awards.

The person went missing after a car crashed into the river.

For those in favour of working from home, the downsides for local businesses are clear.

'People don't mean to kill them, but they are.'

Hunter currently has a physiotherapy program, but his muscles are growing and getting wors

Who spent the most on their bid for a seat at the Tauranga City Council table?

Whai women's basketball gearing up for the 2024 season, with familiar faces and new names.

A car has veered off the road and crashed into the Waioeka River near the Tauranga Bridge.

The Australian-based artist will perform in 11 locations.

The drenching continues in the Bay of Plenty this morning.

He represented himself in court with what the judge called 'legal gobbledygook'.

McMillan said it was fantastic to be involved with a team creating its own legacy.

Police pulled over a vehicle in Mount Maunganui at about 7pm.

From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region.

A hearing was scheduled to take place this month.

'If it was financially viable, we would have it up and built by big corporates... '

The opening marked 'a new beginning for ANZ in Tauranga'.

'Once the sawdust gets in your veins, it stays in your veins,' the wood chopper said.

Alerts issued ahead of wet weather expected on Wednesday and Thursday.

He says his 13-year-old Border Collie, Molly, was 'ripped open' in an attack by two dogs.