The Department of Conservation is investigating allegations a Tongariro Alpine Crossing shuttle operator breached rules over the holiday weekend by transporting... Read More

The Herald's annual search for New Zealand's Best Beach has seen readers voting in their thousands and we're excited to now reveal the winners. It's two... Read More

It's bank account boost time for 22 Bay of Plenty students, thanks to a Bay of Plenty Education Trust scholarship. Sixteen Western BOP, and six Eastern BOP... Read More

Morrinsville Intermediate will close for the funeral of the Mount Maunganui landslide victim, former staff member Lisa Maclennan, hailed for her bravery... Read More

The Big Bike Film Night 2026 will reignite the passion of Bay of Plenty cycling when it rolls into Tauranga on February 24. The festival, curated by Taupō-based... Read More

A Tauranga-based environmental organisation has diverted four tonnes of waste from landfill last year through its specialist recycling programmes. Envirohub... Read More

Three Bay of Plenty driving school owners say they endorse the change to the driving licence system that will extend the period for learner drivers and restricted... Read More

The long-time guardian of Tauranga's most treasured historic site, Andrew Gregg, has received this year's Tauranga Centennial Heritage Award - an honour he said... Read More

Tenants chatting in the community garden, cars parked outside their homes and conversations drifting over the fence are signs of a new chapter in inclusive community... Read More

The student volunteer army rolled into Waihī Beach last week and rolled up their sleeves to help flood-affected businesses. Five student volunteers from... Read More

Hundreds of children and their whānau gathered at Waipuna Park on Saturday, January 31, for a lively carnival celebrating the completion of the Kia Kaha te... Read More

If you're after a fun, action-filled day of surf life saving sports at the beach, mark Saturday, February 14, on your calendar. Pukehina Surf Rescue is hosting... Read More