An interstudio screen festival and competition is being planned between two acting studios, one in Tauranga and the other in Wellington. Young actors from... Read More

When the curtain rises on 9 to 5 The Musical at Baycourt later this month, audiences will see lead performer Mel Nicholson doing what she loves most - despite... Read More

A collection of handcrafted woollen manu may be small, but they tell a much bigger story about friendship, creativity and the personal connections that make... Read More

Bay of Plenty artists are being encouraged to turn their creativity into climate conversations as entries open for Envirohub BOP's 2026 Climate Canvas art competition. Open... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is looking for community members passionate about Te Puke and its future to join the town's new Community Ideas Forum. Applications... Read More

He's more than triple what qualifies as 'a long stayer”, and with each day that rolls by, Gus the gentle giant hangs in there - patiently awaiting a home. Ending... Read More

Four years after receiving support to pursue a law degree, a former Bay of Plenty student has returned to the organisation that helped launch her career. Raman... Read More

Residents of Ōmokoroa Country Club are settling into a new clubhouse that owners say brings the village's 'sense of community” to life after months of... Read More

A Western Bay of Plenty programme is helping young people unlock their potential by building confidence, strengthening identity and creating pathways to future... Read More

A world champion para athlete and an aspiring photographer have been named recipients of a Bay of Plenty award designed to help disabled people pursue their... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is urging residents to keep fats, oils and grease out of sinks and drains this winter, warning that the build-up of so-called... Read More

Towns can't survive without commerce, and Te Puke has recognised the businesses and people who have provided the town's financial foundation over the last 20... Read More