The Government is stressing there is no need to restrict fuel consumption as stocks dip below last week’s levels. As of March 15, New Zealand’s combined petrol, diesel and jet fuel stocks equated to ...

A dynamic blend of te reo Māori and big band jazz will ignite the stage at Baycourt as TNT! Capital City Big Band launches the Port of Tauranga 63rd National Jazz Festival. Their powerful bilingual ...

A new national award recognising the contribution of women to New Zealand’s rural communities has been launched, with nominations now open. The Rural Woman of the Year award has been established by ...

Omanu Beach Surf Life Saving Club has cemented its place at the top of New Zealand surf lifesaving, powering to a commanding back-to-back national championship victory at the 2026 New Zealand Surf ...

Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Tauranga City Council will have two key meetings this month to determine whether the councils will move ahead with plans to establish a joint water ...

Autumn thoroughbred racing is synonymous with Tauranga’s Gate Pā track, where big race days stretch back more than a century. Last Saturday, the Group 2 Japan Trophy was fought out in another terrific ...

The man behind a Bay of Plenty community car show is being recognised for turning a simple idea into a major fundraiser. Stu Brickland, founder of the Pukehina Surf ’n’ Sand Autorama, has received the ...

Police have named the victims of two fatal crashes on consecutive days near Taupō. Stephen Packard, 59, of Auckland died after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, between Taupō and Tūrangi near ...

SPRATT, Gerald Arthur ...

Lesley was a loved step mum and aunty. A family service and cremation service has been held. Communication to the Carter Family, C/- PO Box 650 Tauranga 3144.

Volcanic alert levels for Whakaari/White Island have been lowered. There was a minor eruption last week, raising warning levels and leaving flights at Tauranga Airport cancelled. Earth Sciences New ...

Projects exploring potential new geothermal power station sites in the Bay of Plenty will receive a $20 million Government loan. Regional Development and Resources Minister Shane Jones announced the ...