Tauranga wildlife experts are urging the city council to extend a Mount Maunganui beach’s dog ban to protect native birds. A year-round ban on dogs at Mount Maunganui’s Shark Alley, prohibiting ...

Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday 1st November, 2025 surrounded by her loving children, aged 78 yrs. Dearly loved soulmate of the late Dennis. Loved Mum to Irene and Steve, Dave and Yvette, ...

Police say there was “no pressure” on staff to meet alcohol breath test targets and have ruled out reviewing how they are applied, after it was revealed more than 100 officers are under investigation ...

A young Tauranga family with a newborn said they were terrified as hundreds of youths partied and brawled in their street on Saturday night. What began as a private Halloween party on Victory St, ...

New Zealanders lost significantly more money from online credit card scams in October, compared to previous months. Losses reported to Netsafe in October totalled $6264, compared to $1865 in September ...

The study found that just one or two uninterrupted 10 to 15-minute bouts of movement each day can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. These short, steady sessions – whether ...

The ultimate summer showdown is back, with the Tauranga Moana Manu Champs set to make a splash at the city’s waterfront on Saturday, December 13. Now in its third year, the event has cemented its ...

An 8-week-old baby was airlifted from Whakatāne to Starship children's hospital in 2023 after suffering a traumatic brain injury, rib fractures and intra-abdominal injury. Warning: This story deals ...

Geoffrey Robert Tappenden; beloved by his wife Sue and cherished father of Ed, Ben and Kate; loving Grandpa of Lottie, Josie, Mark, Alex, Leo, Keira, Jonny and Ella. Remembered fondly by all who knew ...

Photo/ Supplied An Armistice Day commemoration will be held next Sunday, November 9, at the Pāpāmoa War Memorial at Stella Place. This will be the first time since the war memorial was established ...

A performer at Elemental Events 2024 at Mount Maunganui's Tōtara Street. Photo / Thomas Vincent Producer and director Nicole McCartie said the event is more than just a show. “It’s a collaborative ...

Passed away on Wednesday 22 October 2025 at Bay Sands Village, aged 87. Dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Tom. Loved and treasured mother and mother-in-law of Jennifer and Jeff, Alan and Jenny ...