A new study has found more than half of sunscreens tested didn't reach their SPF claims, including one marked SPF50+ that only clocks an SPF of 4. Australian... Read More

Homeless people have been moved on and trespassed from a makeshift camp in Rotorua's CBD in a scene a charity worker described as "heartbreaking". The... Read More

A toddler who suffered a fatal but 'invisible” head injury after a short fall at preschool might have survived if he had received treatment sooner. A... Read More

After representing the Bay of Plenty at the Chinese Proficiency competition in Wellington on May 24, Tauranga Intermediate student Victoria Seymour, 12, is off... Read More

The head of Mount Maunganui College's Music department is 'thrilled” with the results from students competing in the heats of a national music competition. 'Mount... Read More

Girls are getting it done at the Pāpāmoa East interchange as the infrastructure industry encourages more wāhine to 'give it a go”. Tauranga site... Read More

Times have been tough for many New Zealanders in recent months. But the effect of the downturn hasn't been felt evenly - and some areas are tracking better... Read More

Winter in the BoP will be warmer and more vibrant after 11 new creative projects received funding in a partnership between TECT and Creative Bay of Plenty. The... Read More

In a land renowned for its dreams and opportunities, many still face genuine struggles. Some are without homes, others are battling addiction. Prisons are... Read More

Tauranga students are gearing up to test themselves for this year's World Vision 40 Hour Challenge, as multiple local venues light up orange in support of the... Read More

A Taupō businessman accused of raping a woman and trying to bribe her to withdraw her police complaint is to head to trial to defend the charges. The man,... Read More

A new multi-media education resource highlighting the unique heritage features of Tauranga's Ōtūmoetai Pā has been launched and is now available to check... Read More