Boost given to help stop freshwater pest spreed

Funding for freshwater biosecurity and boat ramp compliance checks around the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes has been given a boost by Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Additional... Read More

New major award for contemporary art

Acorn Foundation in partnership with Tauranga Art Gallery has today announced the brand new Jann Medlicott Award for Contemporary Art. The $30,000 art prize... Read More

Steer you and your pet clear of an Easter crash

Let's face it: while we all take road safety seriously via buckling up, staying alert, and sticking to speed limits, the area where many fail is safety with... Read More

A new ice cream truck hops into BOP

Any-bunny else egg-cited for Easter? You won't want to miss the one-of-a-kind, Easter themed foodiefeast hopping around Bay of Plenty this month. The... Read More

Rallying recruits for nostalgic radio

Nostalgic melodies and tunes float out on the radio waves, creating foot-tapping beats and smiles across the community. If you have a 'heart and soul for... Read More

Enrol now for the council election

The Electoral Commission is encouraging Tauranga City Council residents to check if they are enrolled to vote - so they're ready for the council election on... Read More

Betty's leap into her 90s

Three generations of Betty Hinds' family turned out at Tauranga Airport for her remarkable dive into the start of her nonagenarian decade. Betty's uplifting... Read More

Government tackling poor classroom behaviour

A report published by the Education Review Office today shows behaviour in New Zealand classrooms is among the worst in the OECD and action is needed, Minister... Read More

RSV immunisation: Doctors call for urgent access

Doctors are calling for urgent access to a new immunisation to protect babies from the dangerous RSV virus. Three states in Australia have just agreed to... Read More

Rotorua ratepayers face 10.24% rates rise

Rotorua ratepayers are facing a potential average 10.24 per cent rates rise in what one council leader describes as 'by far the most challenging” draft... Read More

"Careless" company receives large fine - Council

A Waikato based farming company has been convicted and fined $80,500 in the Hamilton District Court for the unlawful discharges of farm animal effluent to land... Read More

Relief as council backtracks on "nightmare" fees

Organisations are relieved the council has backed down on proposed 'nightmare” fees at Tauranga's Historic Village. The village is home to dozens... Read More