A Bay of Plenty recreation leader has been recognised nationally, winning a top honour at the Recreation Aotearoa Aquatics Awards. Mike Page, aquatic operations... Read More

A heavy rain watch is in place for Bay of Plenty. MetService said the yellow watch would commence midday Saturday for areas west of Rangitaiki River and remain... Read More

Daffodil Day is upon and Katikati's Cancer Society fundraisers Glennis Sims and Monique Amor want to encourage the public to donate generously - even if they... Read More

If you had told 12-year-old Josh Bartlett he'd grow up to be a professional rugby player, he would have fallen about laughing. Maybe even chucked a table... Read More

More than $225,000 has been allocated to 24 community events across Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty. It comes after the latest round of the Tauranga... Read More

A familiar splash of yellow returns to towns across the region as Daffodil Day collectors take to the streets to support people and whānau impacted by cancer. 'Today,... Read More

A Te Puke High School teacher is trading the classroom for the catwalk after being selected to judge a wool fashion competition she previously entered. 'It... Read More

Tauranga will put its schools and lifestyle in the international spotlight next month, with a record 29 schools involved in promoting the city in South Korea... Read More

Police have arrested six patched Mongrel Mob members and seized drugs, ammunition, gang patches and gang regalia following a series of search warrants in Kawerau. Seven... Read More

Bay of Plenty police are warning residents to be vigilant when buying firewood online after becoming aware of multiple scams. In a post to social media, police... Read More

Motorists are being urged to allow extra travel time as more than 14,500 athletes and thousands of supporters descend on Tauranga for the 2026 Zespri Aims Games. The... Read More

Richard O'Brien, the creator of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has paid tribute to Tim Curry after the actor's death at 80, describing his longtime collaborator... Read More