Passed away 27 January 2026, aged 92. Father of Andrew, Clive and Guy. A Memorial Service to remember John will be held at ...

The recovery operation at Mount Maunganui is now entering into week two after the deadly landslide at Mt Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park. So far, three of the six people police believe to be missing ...

Fine weather and “exceptional efforts” by contractors has seen State Highway 25 between Whangamatā and Whiritoa reopen this morning, NZ Transport Agency says. The road was examined by a geotechnical ...

A service for Hazel will be held at St Peter’s Anglican Church, 15 Victoria Road, Mount Maunganui, on Thursday 5 th February at 2pm. Messages to the Genner family C/- PO Box 650 Tauranga 3144.

POPPE: Hannah Mary ...

Bay of Plenty rugby fans are in for a treat this afternoon, January 30, as the Gallagher Chiefs take on the Fijian Drua in their 2026 pre-season clash. The high-energy, community- ...

Last week’s massive rain event has left our city physically and emotionally scarred. The landslide on Mauao and tragic loss of life that followed more than two months average rainfall in a matter of ...

The Bay of Plenty will move to an open fire season from 9am today, until further notice. An open fire season means fires can be lit without a permit, as long as people use common sense and follow fire ...

The motorhomes are being delivered through the Government’s Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS), which has been activated ...

Silence fell over Pilot Bay this morning as members of the community honoured the lives claimed by the Mauao and Welcome Bay landslides. Today marked one week since the tragedies of January 22, 2026.

On 27 January 2026 June passed into the presence of her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, surrounded by family, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Russell Moore and the late Jack Jones. Dearly ...

Health New Zealand has confirmed a new measles case in Tauranga which is likely linked to recent overseas travel. The case is not connected to the recent national outbreak. The National Public Health ...