A Tauranga-based environmental organisation has diverted four tonnes of waste from landfill last year through its specialist recycling programmes. Envirohub... Read More

Bay of Plenty farmers are being urged to donate mince and milk from their herds to help meet growing demand from local foodbanks for nutritious protein, as BayTrust... Read More

Three Bay of Plenty driving school owners say they endorse the change to the driving licence system that will extend the period for learner drivers and restricted... Read More

An award-winning scientist's pioneering work in horticulture will be remembered long after his passing. Dr David Steven, who died in Auckland recently, developed... Read More

Armed police have arrested a man in Pāpāmoa after he allegedly presented a firearm at a person ton Saturday afternoon. Police said they were notified... Read More

The long-time guardian of Tauranga's most treasured historic site, Andrew Gregg, has received this year's Tauranga Centennial Heritage Award - an honour he said... Read More

Tenants chatting in the community garden, cars parked outside their homes and conversations drifting over the fence are signs of a new chapter in inclusive community... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty residents are invited to step into the world of five Katikati gardens on March 1 to inspire about what can be achieved in their own backyards. 'This... Read More

The student volunteer army rolled into Waihī Beach last week and rolled up their sleeves to help flood-affected businesses. Five student volunteers from... Read More

A kaleidoscope of colour awaits inside the warehouse of New Zealand's only manufacturer of industrial and educational crayons, which are made right here in the... Read More

Hundreds of children and their whānau gathered at Waipuna Park on Saturday, January 31, for a lively carnival celebrating the completion of the Kia Kaha te... Read More

Ōpōtiki residents whose properties are being overrun by cats are urging the district council to instate a policy to restrict numbers. Neil Ericksen said... Read More