Three Bay of Plenty students receive Milford Foundation scholarship
“I’m doing uni and I’m doing it all because of her.” Anderson is one of three Bay of…
Far North electrician loses work SUV and tools after vehicles stolen from his home
Archer said one of the vehicles stolen he used for work and it had all his tools in…
Video shows Tauranga teen lashing out at postie van after near miss
“He’d been riding around on it like a complete idiot, cutting off the cars and everything like that,”…
Drones, a barbershop and big wins: Tauranga Business Awards 2026 celebrate Bay of Plenty’s best
SYOS Aerospace develops and manufactures autonomous uncrewed vehicles, including drones, robotic vessels and ground vehicles. It is dual-headquartered…
Tauranga family’s off‑grid bush holidays in remote Ahimanawa Range
Amie has joined him for the last 20 years. The couple now share the experience with their children,…
Mount Maunganui RSA weighs future after merger with Tauranga RSA falls through
Substantial maintenance Mount Maunganui RSA has about 4000 members and remains one of the larger RSAs in New…
Tauranga Business Awards 2026: Defence tech innovator SYOS Aerospace takes top gong
As well as the Supreme Award, SYOS won the Innovation and International Trade category awards. The company was…
Tauranga resident outraged by response to dumped asbestos near water supply area
The complainant said he was familiar with asbestos products. “I told the woman on the hotline I was…
Tauranga oil spill risk rises as council plans faster harbour response
Residents of the area also opposed adding the structure to the harbour. The regional council gave a presentation…
Tauranga dog attack survivor ‘disgusted’ council hasn’t prosecuted owner
The woman said the impact of the mid‑November attack had been “physically, financially and emotionally devastating”, and the…
Lotto Bay of Plenty wins: Tauranga player boosts prize with Powerball
Another win landed in Kawerau, with a Second Division ticket sold at New World. Lotto NZ is encouraging…
Mother of missing Tauranga doctor calls for fresh police search after watching CCTV footage
The person was wearing hiking boots, tan trousers, a dark hooded top, and was carrying a bag. The…