An iwi-led conservation movement is reshaping the Kaimai Mamaku landscape, blending mātauranga Māori (traditional Māori knowledge) with ecological science... Read More

Whakatāne District Council has become an associate member of Regional Tourism New Zealand in a move to help promote tourism in the district. The membership... Read More

A group of Pāuanui residents wants Tairua Harbour to be dredged, saying it has become an increasingly dangerous place for boats. Pauanui Recreation and... Read More

When Bella Ngawhika is at school, she is Te Puke High School's Head Girl. When she's working, she's a shift leader and lifeguard at Te Puke Memorial Pool. The... Read More

Families can look forward to an exciting line-up of free events at this year's Tauranga Arts Festival — from hands-on creativity to musical surprises and... Read More

It's been more than three years since he threw his hat in the ring, but Maketū's Shane Beech has won a seat on Western Bay of Plenty District Council. Known... Read More

It's petrolhead heaven in the Bay of Plenty with two big motorsport events roaring into action this long weekend. A new season of dirt oval racing at... Read More

Katikati Volunteer Fire Brigade has purchased a new set of battery-powered tools following a $5000 donation made by charitable company Trinity Lands. Senior... Read More

The Tauranga Arts Festival programming is second to none, said one of the locals SunLive spoke to on the eve of the event's launch. Talented local musician... Read More

With surf lifeguards returning to Mount Maunganui, Omanu, and Pāpāmoa beaches this Labour Weekend, beachgoers are being urged to follow some simple but potentially... Read More

Two patched members of the Greazy Dogs MC gang have been fined after they ran an illegal raffle, which they claimed was to raise funds to take about... Read More

The Monmouth Redoubt is ready to welcome visitors once again, with restoration works now complete and a new timber boardwalk officially open from this weekend. Located... Read More