Pillans Rd Bike Track closure on hold as Tauranga Council weighs its future
Messages posted on the Bay of Plenty Times’ Facebook page show significant community support for the track to…
Tauranga and Western Bay police target speed, phones, seatbelts in holiday road blitz
He made “no apologies” for the approach. “People will be issued tickets because speeding is a significant contributing…
Earthquake-prone Tauranga fire station set for new six-bay rebuild in mid-2026
Career and volunteer firefighters would operate from the new facility. “Cost efficiency features have also been integrated into…
Tauranga woman with myotonic muscular dystrophy seeks help to fund mobility van modifications
Physical symptoms can include delayed motor milestones, a waddling gait, enlarged calf muscles, trouble rising from the floor,…
On The Up: Tauranga teen cyclist Amelia Twiss takes on 3000km Tour Aotearoa challenge
The trip stretches from Cape Reinga to Bluff and follows a combination of cycle trails, tracks, paths and…
Emergency services respond after car goes into water on Turret Rd, Tauranga
A police officer at the scene told NZME a male driver of the vehicle was taken to Tauranga…
Police track fleeing driver on cameras before fiery Tauranga crash
Firefighters responded to the crash on Monday afternoon. Photo / NZME A vehicle burst into flames in Tauranga…
Tauranga incident: Man arrested after rocks allegedly thrown at family
Police expressed gratitude for the actions of the bystanders who stepped in during the incident. “Police thank the…
Tauranga man Hawaiki Dean Little sentenced for assault on daughter; ‘callous’ attack on dog
The dog was seen whimpering, yelping and scurrying backwards as she was being hit to the body and…
Grindr attackers Thomas Bull, Ethan Jeffs and Patrick Moloney sentenced in the Tauranga District Court
The summary of facts said other similar groups were doing the same in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. In…
Tauranga young leaders recognised with Boys’ Brigade King’s Badge
“What I learned was that you have to take things one step at a time. Don’t be too…
Christmas Appeal: Port of Tauranga donates $20,000 to Tauranga Community Foodbank
Port chief executive Leonard Sampson told the Bay of Plenty Times the port’s ongoing support for the foodbank…