Working with change will be the focus for re-elected Western Bay of Plenty Mayor James Denyer. Denyer won Saturday's election and will serve his second mayoral... Read More

Māori wards appear to be the only clear winner in the Whakatāne District Council election. As progress results are counted, only 19 votes separate the two... Read More

The Tauranga Diwali Festival returns on Saturday, October 18, bringing a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and tradition to the Historic Village from... Read More

Following their retirement in 2022, Kevin and Gaylene Milne moved to a 1ha property in Putaruru in 2024. They brought a precious cargo with them, around a dozen... Read More

The Bay of Plenty Steamers have powered into the Bunnings National Provincial Championship semifinals after ending Tasman Mako's season in commanding fashion... Read More

Rural Women New Zealand has called for its members not to be overlooked in a Telecommunications Sector Review. 'Different people need different services,”... Read More

In October 2025, we celebrate 25 years of the much-loved Coast & Country News. That's 300 editions of the popular monthly agricultural... Read More

Warning: This story includes references to suicide and mental health and may be distressing. Pyes Pā woman Stephanie Samuelson's life flashed before her... Read More

Katikati Concert Band wants the community to know that they are hosting an end-of-year concert this month. Band president Karen Goh said the concert will... Read More

With the majority of votes counted, it is looking certain that Kawerau District Council will be retaining both its Māori wards and its current mayor in the... Read More

Western Bay Mayor James Denyer has been re-elected and will serve his second term. Voting closed at midday and 85 per cent of votes have now been counted. Progress... Read More

A central element of the newly refurbished Poutiri Wellness Centre building in Te Puke has won its creator a NZ Master Joiners award. Te Puke business Artisan... Read More