A Cambodian-born baker whose first language isn't English has risen to the top of New Zealand's baking ranks, proving skill speaks louder than words. Kéo... Read More

Dairy farmer Jason Halford went from being an award-winner to a place of burnout. Life is much brighter these days, but he's sharing his story to help others. There... Read More

Warning: Distressing content A Mount Maunganui woman hospitalised after a violent dog attack says she is 'disgusted” and 'traumatised” after... Read More

A three-vehicle crash sparked an emergency services callout in Welcome Bay. Firefighters from Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa Beach firefighters were called... Read More

The devil, royal titles, and cannabis strains all feature on the Department of Internal Affairs' list of declined baby names for 2025. A proactively-released... Read More

Resilience work on the Ruahihi Bluffs along State Highway 29 is now complete. Contractors have removed large loose rocks and installed additional reinforcement... Read More

A sizzling culinary showdown is heading back to Mount Maunganui as the Battle of the Snack returns for its fourth year. Hosted by Tourism Bay of Plenty and... Read More

A last‑minute decision to enter the Bay of Plenty Young Grower Competition has propelled horticulture adviser Phoebe Scherer to regional and national victories,... Read More

A Tauranga highway has reopened following a diesel spill. State Highway 29A near Oropi Rd was closed this morning while the spill was cleared with traffic... Read More

Wet weather is on the way for the Bay of Plenty, with a low forecast to affect the country later in the week. Broadly speaking, there will be plenty of fine... Read More

When Surf Lifesaving New Zealand launched its recent national volunteer recruitment campaign, the aim was simple: connect willing volunteers with surf clubs... Read More

It's been an eventful four years for Kind of a Big Deal, the online comedy duo of Otago alumni Ryan Forlong and Bryn Fredheim. From busy stints generating... Read More