Skipper Sean Wilson fined for boat collision near Mount Maunganui
The man then reversed, attempting to avoid a collision, but the oncoming boat struck the bow of the…
Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale and councillors rate their performance after a year
Drysdale rated himself a seven for leadership, as did his deputy Jen Scoular, but four colleagues gave him…
Sarten Memorial transferred to Tauranga after Te Rapa meeting abandoned
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing have moved quickly to provide trainers with a new pathway to the Guineas with…
Accidental drowning: Coroner ‘troubled’ that bystanders didn’t pull 4-yr-old Nia Lohchab from Tauranga Memorial Park fountain and try to revive her
Bates reinforced water safety messaging ahead of summer, saying a child can “slip below the surface in a…
Government to deliver 300 more social homes in Tauranga, Te Puke and Rotorua
A ministry spokesperson said social housing funding was based on an agreed cost per place and varied across…
Sea Cleaners remove 300,000 litres of rubbish from Tauranga waterways
One of the most common and stubborn items they found? Tyres. “It’s phenomenal how many we find,” he…
Son of prominent Tauranga man charged with shooting at people and fleeing police
Police have said they were initially called to reports of a person being shot at in Bethlehem, then…
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”…
On The Up: Bay of Plenty cruise season to kick off with Celebrity Edge visit
Tourism Bay of Plenty general manager Oscar Nathan said there were 82 cruise ships booked to visit before…
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…
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.…