Western Bay of Plenty District Council says its busy 2026/2027 road resurfacing programme has begun. 'We'll be resurfacing more than 30km of road with... Read More

Waihī Beach's surf club is mourning the loss of one of its most treasured members, whose extraordinary contribution to lifeguarding and the wider community... Read More

Summer is gearing up on the coast as the region prepares for a busy Labour Weekend. Mount Maunganui, Ōmanu and Pāpāmoa surf clubs are preparing for... Read More

Tauranga City Council has approved a further $3.5 million for Mauao's landslide recovery, taking forecast operational costs to $10.5m. Six holidaymakers died... Read More

A young man from Vanuatu was mistakenly diagnosed with syphilis from a sore on his foot but actually had a rare disease that is still lingering in the Pacific... Read More

Whitianga's new refuse and recycling centre is so high-spec it could be mistaken for an Auckland facility, a local mayor says. The centre, which had a ceremonial... Read More

What began as a small newspaper advertisement for photography enthusiasts in 1956 has grown into a 70-year success story for the Tauranga Photographic Society. Now,... Read More

Kate Barry-Piceno, Mark Arundel and Jon Murie have been elected as trustees of the Manawa Trust. Results from the 2026 trustee election were declared after... Read More

A 'complete riot of colour and joy and creativity” is promised when Tauranga Fringe Festival takes over The Historic Village this Labour Weekend, with... Read More

A star-studded field is set to launch the 2026-27 Baypark Speedway season this weekend. Five former New Zealand sprint car champions headline a 19-car sprint... Read More

Tauranga City Council has approved a six-figure budget to find a new chief executive, who councillors say will need to lead significant organisational change. Marty... Read More

Bay of Plenty residents are set to enjoy a warm and mostly settled Labour weekend. Temperatures are expected to climb into the mid to high 20s as much of... Read More