It is a new era for the Historic Village as two 'destination” eateries plan to open in June, attracting more visitors to the growing area. More... Read More

Drone spraying is low-risk says the Bay of Plenty Regional Council, despite concerns from Brookfield residents who are worried planned spraying of a neighbouring... Read More

Kiwi students returning for Term 2 will see major education reforms rolled out to boost achievement and close equity gaps. Education Minister Erica Stanford... Read More

Mainfreight expects its full year underlying profit and revenue will beat market exceptions, though warns forward sea freight shippings are down. The global... Read More

Harry Jackson has been volunteering with Parafed Bay of Plenty for several years, refereeing games of boccia— a precision sport similar to petanque or... Read More

Emergency services are responding to a vehicle crash at Mount Maunganui. "Police received a report of a three-vehicle-crash on Hewletts Road at around 4.30pm,"... Read More

A Tauranga homeschooled student has been stripped of a medal for the second year in a row in a moment she described as 'really awkward”. Amelia... Read More

Olympic legend Dame Lisa Carrington is taking up a new sport - this time, off the water. New Zealand's most decorated Olympian, with nine medals in canoeing,... Read More

The departure of the Royal Princess on Tuesday, April 15, marked the end of the main cruise ship season for Tauranga this year. Prior to leaving, Tauranga's... Read More

Strains of cannabis, royal titles, and religious terms have made up 2024's list of declined baby names. An Official Information Act request shows Te Tari... Read More

Three chart-topping homegrown talents are heading on tour. Hori Shaw and Shane Walker, with support from Te Wehi, are heading to 10 Kiwi towns and cities... Read More

Brighton Reserve in Waihī Beach was abuzz with basketball fans of all ages recently, for the second annual Parafed BOP Basketball and Sport whānau fun day. The... Read More