Roads blocked as armed police secure area near Tauranga Police Station
A witness, who did not want to be named, said they saw a man dressed in “full SWAT”…
Jury hears defendant in Tauranga sexual offending trial is a convicted sex offender
While giving evidence, he claimed he and the girl had consensually kissed and that she only complained he…
On The Up: Bay of Plenty cruise season to kick off with two-ship day
This was nine ships fewer than last season, but some of those visiting were larger. “We’re in the…
Rising Tauranga chess star Joshua Barnes earns spot at 2025 Commonwealth Championship
He then set himself the goals of improving his New Zealand Chess Federation (NZCF) and International Chess Federation…
Family of fighters: Tauranga sisters support each other through breast cancer battles
Young and fit, Samuelson assumed the lump in her breast was a cyst. But it didn’t go away…
Tauranga residents say Pāpāmoa Beach Rd traffic noise ‘unbearable’
Coetzee has lived there for a year and said the road noise was “absolutely crazy”. Her windows were…
New traffic lights at upgraded intersections near Tauranga Crossing to go live
“The new intersections will make it easier for people to move around, whether they’re driving, walking, cycling or…
Gisborne singer Amy Maynard takes top honour at Country Music Awards
It was the third time she had entered the competition as a senior. She also competed in the…
On The Up: Chefs Kārena and Kasey Bird bring award-winning six-course dining experience to Tauranga
“We have all of our whānau working with us on the evening, our aunties in the kitchen, our…
NZ sharemarket up 0.3% despite business confidence drop – Market close
The NZ Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) September Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion revealed a net 15% of…
Tauranga 10-year-old rescues drowning toddler at Baywave wave pool
Kalia said she thought the girl was trying to see how long she could hold her breath underwater.…
Customs seizes cocaine from Panama container at Port of Tauranga
It is the latest in a series of cocaine busts in containers at New Zealand’s biggest port. Customs…