Schoolboy campaigner Jack Karetai-Barrett has reached Whanganui on his quest to push the case for Māori wards. The 15-year-old is cycling to Wellington... Read More

Content warning: This story mentions mental health issues, being suicidal and substance abuse. The Bay of Plenty's ‘glass children' are finding support... Read More

The Katikati branch of the New Zealand Red Cross has established a Disaster Welfare and Support Team - but it needs more volunteers. Branch president Phil... Read More

Plastic-free July is a time when many try to cut down on their plastic use, but for those on farm it can be a near impossible task, says Agrecovery chief executive... Read More

Within hours of Trevor and Rosemary Newbrook's home being broken into, burgled and burnt down, William Tidd was at Rotorua pawn shops trying to hock off... Read More

Dragons, rainbows, pussy cats, people, rabbits the beach are what makes 11 Western Bay of Plenty primary school students' hearts sing. These thoughts feature... Read More

People wanting to upskill their digital knowledge will get a chance with a series of workshops at Te Puke Library later this month. The Digital Skills classes... Read More

In close to a decade, Rebecca Larsen has had quite an impact on Te Puke. Last week was Rebecca's last as EPIC Te Puke marketing manager. Community events,... Read More

People are being warned to keep their eyes peeled for another round of scams. This one involved messages from scammers claiming to be from the ASB Secutiries... Read More

Bay of Plenty cinephiles can immerse themselves in la dolce vita when the Italian Film Festival returns to Tauranga this July. The festival marks its 10th... Read More

Nine lucky Lotto players, including one from Pāpāmoa, will be jumping for joy after each winning $30,774 with Lotto Second Division live Lotto draw. The... Read More

Private companies could soon operate Bay of Plenty toll roads under a Government plan to accelerate infrastructure delivery. The Government will begin market... Read More