More than 200 eateries from all over New Zealand will compete in The Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover this year. The nationwide celebration of the tastiest,... Read More

Tauranga mother-of-two Jess Synge knows what it is like to face and beat cancer - twice. The 40-year-old was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma when she was... Read More

Michael Jones may be widely recognised as Te Puke's beloved town crier, but he laughs off the suggestion that he's a local icon. 'I'm just a Te Puke boy who... Read More

The determining of a special relationship unfolded on June 19 when local hapu Ngāi Tamawhariua welcomed two diplomats, representing Ireland and Britain, on... Read More

A beloved community annual tradition in Greerton has been axed after nearly 20 years because of costs. The Greerton Business Association, formerly known as... Read More

The Bay of Plenty region is under an orange weather warning as thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong gales descend on the North Island. The heavy rain warning... Read More

A 31-year-old Hamilton man accused of causing the death of deaf and blind cancer survivor Paige Johnson in a Rotorua hit-and-run has made his first appearance... Read More

It's usually a fun family backyard game, but today it's serious business at The Bayview Village in Judea. Twenty-two contestants from four retirement villages... Read More

Community centres across Tauranga Moana are grappling with surging demand as more families seek support, Welcome Bay and Merivale community centre managers say. At... Read More

Pioneering early literacy approach is showing strong results for Kiwi kids, study shows. When 'Lola' started primary school, she had limited oral... Read More

As the space industry expands, a UC-led study underscores how smart fuel choices and launch practices can help protect the ozone layer. With the space industry... Read More

Tauranga homeowners will pay an extra $180 to $1124 in rates for 2025 after the council approved its budget. Tauranga City Council adopted the 2025/26 Annual... Read More