The new trout fishing season is almost upon us, and anglers around the country are prepping their tackle in anticipation of Thursday, October 1. The Rotorua lakes are a magnet for boaties heading to the region's most famous lakes, Rotoiti,...

A heavy rain warning is in force for the Bay of Plenty as a significant weather event is forecast to hit New Zealand today. The MetService says an active frontal system is moving across the North Island this morning, bringing...

A new temporary signalised intersection at the Te Maunga junction of State Highway 2 and State Highway 29A was scheduled to be operational from this morning.  Due to unforeseen circumstances the opening of the new intersection has been delayed...

Tauranga Aero Club Young Eagles have had their first foray into an historic aircraft. It was a big day for Warbird Aviation who recognised the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain last Sunday, as well as introducing the young aviation enthusiast...

Community collaboration is being praised as the driving force for Omokoroa’s new $1.6 million sports pavilion turning from a dream into a reality. The purpose-built two-storey facility (1050m2) was officially opened this morning by Western Bay...

Sport NZ is encouraging New Zealanders to take full advantage of daylight savings by getting outdoors and being physically active. This call follows research conducted by Sport NZ before, during and after Level 4 lockdown which shows the impact COVID-19...

A woman has appeared in court, charged with the manslaughter of Hamilton man Sao Young. Young, 40, was last seen on the evening of March 12 in Hamilton’s Insoll Ave area and police believe it was on that night he was killed. After he was killed,...

Powerball and Strike have both rolled over, meaning there is a combined prize pool of $10 million up for grabs on Wednesday. Powerball was not struck last night and has rolled over to Wednesday night, where the jackpot will be $8 million. Lotto...

With the school holidays here, police are urging people not to leave anything jup to chance when it comes to travelling on the road. If you and your family are leaving town these school holidays to enjoy the New Zealand countryside, Police wish you...

The MetService warns that severe gales are forecast for many parts of New Zealand during the week ahead, with a period of snow to low levels in parts of the South Island. “A significant severe weather event continues to affect much of the...

Police report that 29-year-old Tauranga woman Rebekah Storey is still missing. Rebekah Storey's vehicle - a Suzuki Swift, registration CWD620 - was found abandoned in Waioeka George, between Opotiki and Gisborne on Wednesday...

  New Zealand springs forward tonight as Daylight Saving time begins.   Clocks will go forward by one hour at 2am on Sunday September 27. Daylight saving time will continue until Sunday April 4 2021, when clocks will go back by one hour...

New Zealanders are getting ready to campaign and vote for their favourite native birds in the nation's most popular annual bird contest. Forest & Bird's Bird of the Year 2020 will spread its wings for lift off on November 2 2020. Voting closes...

Stallholders at the Oropi Country Market are excited that they can finally have the doors of the Oropi Memorial Hall open again now that most of the country are back at Alert Level 1. The boutique market, which is usually held on the last Sunday of...

While other secondary students are eating their breakfast, the students of Omokoroa and the surrounding areas are already on the bus, preparing to be stuck in traffic to get to their nearest school. Local campaigners say they are dismayed with the...

There have been two new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand today - one imported and one historical case. There was no media conference held today. In a statement, the Health Ministry said there are no new cases in the community. One of today's...

All Blacks legend, Dan Carter, appeared in the first big event back in Level 1 in the Bay of Plenty, with his special guest appearance at last night’s Tauranga Gala Dinner. Trustpower Baypark was brimming with locals looking to finally be able...

Police report that a robbery took place in Kawerau this morning. “We have had a report of a robbery at a shop on Stafford St shortly after 10.20am,” says a Police spokesperson. The report Police received was of a group of men who came...

Weather warnings and watches are in force for much of the country today. The MetService advise that there is a severe weather watch in place as a significant weather event is expected for New Zealand, with heavy rain and severe gales for many places,...

Public health services around the country are in a race to trace people who may have been in contact with the newest Covid-19 cluster.   On Friday, the Ministry of Health published a list of 15 locations visited by a family of three who later...

New Zealand Police today acknowledges the death of serving Metropolitan Police officer, and former New Zealand Police officer, Sergeant Matiu Ratana, known as Matt. "Sergeant Ratana was already an experienced officer in the UK when he joined New...

  Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Kia harikoa. Kaua e manukanuka. Kia hari to whanau me o hoa.   The MetService advise that the day starts off fine for the Bay of Plenty, but will become cloudy in the afternoon, with occasional light...

    It's all about remaking, revaluing and re-purposing. A new initiative that revalues items seen as waste and creates a community of ‘remakers’ is being launched today with a party.     John and Jackie Paine,...

We’re heading towards summer, and the warmer weather that goes hand-in-hand with fortnightly lawn mowing for lots of New Zealanders. But a number of ecologists are encouraging Kiwis to cut down on cutting the grass. William Ray investigates...

  Otumoetai College school leaders are doing their bit to break down barriers and open up the conversation about mental health.   Year 13 students Lilly Muspratt and Liam Turner organised a series of events this week in an effort to start...

  The multi-award winning Tauranga Bridge Marina has been undergoing a serious maintenance programme, replacing 25 piles.   The reason for the work is due to Toredo navalis, the naval shipworm, also known as the termite of the sea. Ever...

  Greerton Village is once again bursting with pink blossoms. Regarded by many locals as the ‘Capital of Spring’ in New Zealand, the village has a colourful display of cherry blossoms along Chadwick Rd and Cameron Rd. The annual Cherry...

One person is seriously injured following a crash on SH2 Waihi near the Old Tauranga Road intersection, a Police spokesperson says. The single-car crash was reported to Police at 8.05pm this evening. The Serious Crash Unit has...

Update: One person is understood to have been seriously injured and two moderately injured following a serious crash in Kawerau, a Police spokesperson says. The crash took place at the intersection of Park Rd and Kawerau Rd. The road...