As people enter Te Ara Mātauranga, Waihī Beach's new library, service centre and community hub, they are greeted by a large harakeke weaving with a powerful... Read More

She's 'THE” jigsaw puzzle lady. And she's also 'A” jigsaw puzzle lady - the consummate dissectologist as puzzlers are known. She is Patricia... Read More

Cook Islanders in the Bay of Plenty were aiming to connect with one another and the wider community using their official language week from August 3-9. BOP... Read More

Parts of New Zealand are expected to experience a wetter and warmer spring, with shifting ocean conditions indicating that La Niña could return by the... Read More

Taylor Kingi is realistic about her chances of game time in this year's Farah Palmer Cup. At 17, the Te Puke High School student is one of the youngest members... Read More

A veteran rescuer says he 'became the rescuee” when floodwaters swallowed his truck during a mission to save a stranded woman. Motu and Rangitaiki Jet... Read More

A first-of-its-kind frozen espresso shot company in New Zealand was the result of a desire to escape the 'sole parent benefit cycle”. Vague Hippo owner... Read More

When Matahui School was first invited to take part in the Tūmanako - Children and Youth Artworks for a Peaceful World in Aotearoa exhibition, it felt like a... Read More

Careers in film, fashion and visual arts are the focus of a new 'Art in Motion” featured area at this year's Canvas Tauranga Careers Expo on August 7-8. Taking... Read More

Police have reported no significant issues following a gang-related tangi in Rotorua on Thursday, despite the presence of over 160 vehicles in the funeral procession. Rotorua... Read More

The community is welcome to view a visual portrait of Katikati through time, on display during August and September at the town's library. Western Bay of... Read More

Travellers heading to the Pacific are being urged to protect themselves from mosquito bites, as dengue fever cases in the region reach their highest level in... Read More