Work has begun on a long-planned upgrade of Aspen Reserve in central Tauranga. The upgrade aimed to transform the historic site into a greener, more welcoming... Read More

Warning: This story includes details of a violent death and may be distressing. Harley Shrimpton began his final morning at his brother's bedside in hospital. Shrimpton... Read More

More than 75 pupils from Waihī Beach School have created fish sculptures from discarded waste as part of a hands-on environmental art project highlighting plastic... Read More

Do you run or cycle before sunrise or after dark? Are you travelling to work or school by e-bike, skateboard, bicycle or scooter? The Tauranga City Council... Read More

Bright-coloured projectiles will be furiously flying in TECT Park this Sunday as a speed-focused paintball contest draws entrants from across the North Island. After... Read More

Seven social homes for autistic adults have officially opened in Tauranga. The purpose-built units provide specialist accommodation designed to support greater... Read More

A new purpose-built wetland is taking shape in Tauranga's Tauriko area. The large constructed wetland near the State Highway 29 and 36 roundabout would soon... Read More

Volunteers wanting to restore the walking track between West End and Ōtarawairere have formed a registered charitable trust and made a formal offer to Whakatāne... Read More

Residents are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves and help restore native dune habitat at a community planting day at Dotterel Point Reserve, Pukehina,... Read More

Music, dance, food and storytelling from around the world will take centre stage at the Te Puke Festival of Cultures tomorrow. The free festival on June 6... Read More

A heavy rain warning has been issued for parts of the Bay of Plenty as a complex trough moves across the North Island. In its latest weather update, MetService... Read More

The curves and bowl of Katikati's skatepark will be transformed with street art at the hands and imaginations of local youth this month. Katikati Open Air... Read More