Fire crews are battling a 'well-involved” house fire near Pongakawa. Garreth Lewis, a Fire and Emergency New Zealand northern fire communications shift... Read More

Tauranga will be the first North Island stop to experience a new Matariki stage production. It also marks Baycourt's first time presenting a Matariki show... Read More

Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand is urging Kiwis to take stroke seriously at every age this Stroke Awareness Month, with nearly one-third of strokes experienced by... Read More

A collaboration in the Western Bay of Plenty is bringing together environmental restoration work and youth development. Outflow Trust and Recreate NZ are... Read More

A major regional music event is set to return to Tauranga, showcasing some of the best secondary school choral talent from across the Bay of Plenty. The Big... Read More

Tauranga has picked up national recognition for an inner-city play space designed to bring families back into the CBD. The Bubbles Play Pod, located in Red... Read More

A nationwide campaign is making it easier for New Zealanders to check one of the country's most common - yet often overlooked - health conditions. More than... Read More

Government moves to strengthen plant variety rights are expected to lift the value of New Zealand's kiwifruit exports. Industry leaders are backing the reforms... Read More

An immersive dining experience in the Bay of Plenty blending creativity, education and community purpose has raised thousands for a local food rescue organisation. Delivered... Read More

Tauranga Musical Theatre has unveiled the cast for its eagerly awaited 2026 production of Wicked. The internationally acclaimed musical will take over Baycourt... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty residents are being invited to weigh in on how their council responds to changes to the way local government works. Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

By Phil Pennington of RNZ Ukraine has approached New Zealand about a deal to build military drones, in a new push to sell its Russian-killing technology around... Read More