Roadworks that closing State Highway 34 that officially adds 20 minutes travel time between Kawerau and Te Teko has some residents scratching their heads. Kawerau... Read More

SPCA has hundreds of dogs and puppies waiting to meet their new person, and from October 5 -20 it's a little easier to welcome them home. Canine lovers who... Read More

Colourful artwork and improved treatment rooms will greet sick young people in Rotorua Hospital's newly upgraded children's ward. Health minister Dr Shane... Read More

The area covered by the Katikati Community Board would be drastically reduced under a new proposal. Western Bay of Plenty District Council is undertaking... Read More

An increase in dog attacks has Hauraki district officials worried. Reported dog attacks on other dogs and animals have more than doubled, with 50 this year... Read More

Loneliness and isolation are some of the major impacts a dementia diagnosis can have on families around the world, new research shows. Alzheimer's Disease... Read More

When grant applications totalling more than $21,000 are received, but only $11,000 is available, something has to give. That was the situation Te Puke Community... Read More

People in the Bay of Plenty are being encouraged to sign up as a volunteers for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ's Pink Ribbon Street Appeal this October. Volunteer... Read More

Mild, overcast weather and healthy fish in rivers and lakes across the country gave anglers a great start to the fishing season. Fish & Game New Zealand chief... Read More

A proposal for a $147 million hotel and convention centre in Tauranga's CBD should be 'dropped altogether”, not just paused, a resident group chairman... Read More

Voting for the 2024 TECT Trustee election opens this week in Tauranga. All eligible voters living within the Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty are invited... Read More

New parking penalties introduced by the Government come into force across the region this week, significantly increasing fines for a range of parking violations. One... Read More