Homicide Investigation Launched After Woman’s Death in Awakeri
A homicide investigation has officially been launched following the death of a woman in Awakeri on Thursday afternoon.
Holly Grundy
2 days ago1 min read
Spring Optimism Builds in Bay of Plenty Property Market
The latest Property Pulse report from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) shows a gradual decline in median house prices across the Bay of Plenty.
Holly Grundy
2 days ago1 min read
Toxic Shellfish Warning Issued for Bay of Plenty Coastline
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and New Zealand Food Safety have issued an urgent public health warning advising people not to collect or consume shellfish from the Bay of Plenty coastline, specifically from Whakatāne to Mount Maunganui.
Holly Grundy
3 days ago2 min read
SH2 Closures Planned as Pāpāmoa East Bridge Takes Shape
This month the Papamoa East Interchange will be hitting a major milestone, as crews lift 12 concrete beams to help form connections across the Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road.
Holly Grundy
4 days ago1 min read
Trust Horizon Joins Syndicate to Back Renewable Energy Expansion in New Zealand
Aniwhenua Power Station - Photo: Trust Horizon In a significant step toward supporting renewable energy across New Zealand, Trust...
Holly Grundy
5 days ago1 min read
Mild Midwinter: July Heat and Rainfall Break Records in the Bay
It was an unusually warm July around the Eastern Bay of Plenty, with Earth Sciences New Zealand releasing new seasonal statistics that highlight the trend.
Holly Grundy
Aug 71 min read
Tauranga set to Host a series of World Triathlon Events
The sunny Bay of Plenty has been chosen as the next location to host the world’s top athletes, with Tauranga set to stage a series of World Triathlon events over the next three years.
Holly Grundy
Aug 62 min read
Bay of Plenty Regional Council Confirms Candidates for 2025 Local Elections
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has released its final list of candidates for the upcoming local body elections in October 2025.
Holly Grundy
Aug 52 min read
Bay of Plenty Residents Encouraged to Speak Up on World Drowning Prevention Day
This year’s theme for World Drowning Prevention Day encourages New Zealanders to share their personal stories in the hope of saving someone else’s life.
Holly Grundy
Jul 252 min read
Bay of Plenty Homelessness Rises as Cost of Living Bites
According to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development’s latest Homelessness Outlook, an estimated 5.7% of the Bay of Plenty population is experiencing some form of homelessness.
Holly Grundy
Jul 242 min read