Update. 3.30pm: State Highway 2 traffic near the Te Puna Stream Bridge is reduced to one lane, due to a large scrub fire ...

On 2 January 2025, Beryl passed away peacefully, aged 81. She will be deeply missed by Barry, Leanne, Kaywyn, Wendy and their families, her friends and all who knew and loved her. In lieu of flowers, ...

Passed away peacefully at Tauranga Hospital on 20th December 2024 aged 52 years, after a brave battle. Dearly loved daughter of the late Kevin and Shirley Griffin. Much loved sister of Anna, Stuart ...

One person is in police custody following a crash in the Western Bay of Plenty. About 9.30am, Police were called to a ...

To mark the one-year countdown, hundreds of local athletes and their supporters gathered at Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub for a Unified Football Have-A-Go-Day, to provide a taste of the inclusion and energy ...

One person has been taken into custody, and another is being treated for moderate injuries after a crash on State Highway 2.

If your Christmas tree seller does do pickups, don't leave it on the berm or kerbside - it has to be inside your property.

David passed away peacefully at home. Dearly loved husband of Alison and treasured father and father-in-law of Allan and Kathryn, Roger and Lisa, Maree, Neil and Catherine. Loved Grandy to his 8 ...

Debbie Shine, Lynda & Brent Cooney & Michael Wratt. All communications to ‘The Wratt Family’ c/o P.O.Box 3136 Tauranga 3142.

Provisional figures show a significant reduction in the number of drownings last year. Water Safety New Zealand said there ...

St John’s Caring Callers is a free anonymous service where volunteers regularly call people who might be living alone or ...

LDR Editor Marika Hill looks back at local politics in 2024. Ratepayers were hit with some of the biggest rates rises of ...