Damian Sutton has about 1,500 Trolls and once spent $5000 to ship a rare light blue Elephant Troll from Denmark. More than 30 years ago, at a humble craft... Read More

A new Bay of Plenty police officer has found his 'calling” after graduating from Wing 383 in Porirua on Thursday. Constable Ethan Semple is one of six... Read More

Beloved Kiwi TV personality, author and documentary producer Jude Dobson is inviting the people of Bay of Plenty to host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast next month to... Read More

Tauranga will commemorate Anzac Day on Friday, April 25, with ceremonies across the city to honour the service and sacrifice of New Zealand's military personnel. Councils,... Read More

Her name is Smurfette and she always attracts nostalgic smiles and compliments. She's a 1972 Morris Mini that was lovingly restored during the Covid lockdown... Read More

Waihī's refuse station is closing temporarily while new weighbridges are installed. The Waihī Refuse Transfer Station, owned and operated by Hauraki District... Read More

A stretch of State Highway 35 between Ōpōtiki and Te Kaha will be down to one lane for six months from April 28, weather permitting, as crews begin repairing... Read More

Katikati's creative hub is getting some much-needed attention, with weather-damaged parts of the Arts Junction building being repaired over the next few months. The... Read More

A group of 19 Tauranga Boys' College drama students are heading to Wellington in June to perform their 15-minute take of two scenes from The Taming of the Shrew... Read More

It's all about singing the praises of those who work hard for the community. Creative Te Puke is calling for local people, clubs or groups to nominate locals... Read More

Have you got old poisons, pool chemicals or garden sprays lurking in your shed? Registrations are now open for MyHazWaste, a free, organised drop-off day... Read More

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService forecasts a stormy, thundery day,... Read More