Heading to your local Western Bay library to return your books? Now you can drop off your used household batteries at the same time. Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

Tucked away in the heart of a Mount Maunganui industrial area, just beside the motorway, a thriving orchard has blossomed into a green oasis - providing the... Read More

A once-modest 1950s church hall beside Holy Trinity Tauranga has been transformed into a state-of-the-art conference and events facility, complete with a sacred... Read More

For a club that lasted less than 20 years, there are reminders everywhere in Maketū of the hard work, dedication and community spirit of its Rotary Club members. The... Read More

More than 100 pen warriors tutored, learned and observed at a recent writing workshop at Paengaroa School. The school holiday event was a great success, with... Read More

What do you get when you mix a glass of wine or a good coffee with a big heart for helping others? You get Sally's Angels, a group of Tauranga women who have... Read More

Road widening is about to start on the Tauranga side of the temporary State Highway 2 / Ōmokoroa Rd roundabout, paving the way for the future four-lane layout. The... Read More

An afternoon of beautiful music and exceptional talent this Sunday, will see seven young musicians perform with the Bay of Plenty's community orchestra in Tauranga. The... Read More

Rotorua is experiencing a surge in domestic tourism, with new figures showing an increase in visitor numbers, spending and accommodation occupancy. Local... Read More

A Katikati College student has taken out Envirohub's Re:Stitched Runway contest for 2025 after placing second last year. Katikati College student Zoe Wallis... Read More

Councils in the Western Bay of Plenty district are calling on people to get their nominations in for the upcoming local body elections - and early. Nominations... Read More

Twelve people who have never danced on-stage before - including a principal - are set to shine next Saturday as Pillans Point School's 'A Sky Full of Stars”... Read More