A new national award recognising the contribution of women to New Zealand's rural communities has been launched, with nominations now open. The Rural... Read More

Omanu Beach Surf Life Saving Club has cemented its place at the top of New Zealand surf lifesaving, powering to a commanding back-to-back national championship... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Tauranga City Council will have two key meetings this month to determine whether the councils will move ahead with... Read More

The man behind a Bay of Plenty community car show is being recognised for turning a simple idea into a major fundraiser. Stu Brickland, founder of the Pukehina... Read More

Police have named the victims of two fatal crashes on consecutive days near Taupō. Stephen Packard, 59, of Auckland died after a two-vehicle crash on State... Read More

Volcanic alert levels for Whakaari/White Island have been lowered. There was a minor eruption last week, raising warning levels and leaving flights at Tauranga... Read More

Projects exploring potential new geothermal power station sites in the Bay of Plenty will receive a $20 million Government loan. Regional Development and... Read More

Warning: Distressing images and content A Mount Maunganui man's 'world has been shattered” after three dogs attacked his two elderly fox terriers,... Read More

Bay of Plenty households are throwing their support behind a nationwide leftovers challenge, with Tauranga and Whakatāne emerging as strong contenders as locals... Read More

Tauranga's Andy Morris is gearing up for a mechanical showdown like no other as he heads to Feilding to compete in the Civil Contractors New Zealand Cable Price... Read More

With the average price of petrol hitting a near four-year high, petrol containers are flying off the shelves as Kiwis rush to stock up. The Middle East conflict... Read More

More than 900 people have already shared feedback through Western Bay of Plenty District Council's ‘Community Quest' as the District plans for how it could... Read More