11:30am Sat 29 Aug, 2020
When driving over the Tauranga harbour bridge I often look down at the YWAM Koha ship berthed at the end of the dock. It was due to sail to the Pacific Islands... Read More
10:30am Sat 29 Aug, 2020
Demand for coronavirus testing has nosedived across the country. Between August 13 and 21, nationally there were 12,000-26,000 tests done a day. Between Saturday... Read More
09:30am Sat 29 Aug, 2020
It's time to turn over a new leaf - and donate your old ones to the Lions. For those who read every book in the house over the lock-down, now is the chance... Read More
08:45am Sat 29 Aug, 2020
Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Kia harikoa. Kaua e manukanuka. Kia hari to whanau me o hoa. Cloudy spells are expected today with a chance of a shower.... Read More
08:00pm Fri 28 Aug, 2020
An additional $10.1 million funding for the Innovating Streets for People pilot has been announced to make towns and cities more people friendly. The investment... Read More
08:30am Fri 28 Aug, 2020
With the growing use of technology, children are spending more and more time in front of screens and less time out in nature. One school that is helping kids... Read More
07:30am Fri 28 Aug, 2020
Who is making waves in the Bay of Plenty? The Kiwibank Local Hero Awards Office wants to know. With nominations for the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards... Read More
07:00pm Thu 27 Aug, 2020
Young victims of crime are receiving a little bit of comfort thanks to a family with a big heart and a big helping of creative skill. When Senior Sergeant... Read More
05:45pm Thu 27 Aug, 2020
Rotorua's ARONUI Indigenous Arts Festival has become the latest event to be scuppered by the Covid-19 pandemic, with organisers announcing a decision to postpone... Read More
09:31am Wed 26 Aug, 2020
Recycling infrastructure is getting a $36.7 million investment from the government. This includes a waste plastic baler being installed in Te Puke, as well as... Read More
07:02am Wed 26 Aug, 2020
Works to upgrade Wharf Street to a pedestrian-friendly environment are well underway and still on track to open this summer. The upgrade has already achieved... Read More
04:00pm Sun 23 Aug, 2020
A memorable concert coming up in September at the Entertainers Club will feature Caitriona Fallon and her outstanding band. Caitriona is known... Read More