An Ōtūmoetai College alumnus and fashion designer has made the cut for the 2026 Resene Colour of Fashion competition. Neon Rhind, 19, is a student at Whitecliffe... Read More

A man has died after a single-vehicle crash at Galatea, near Murupara. Police were called about 9.30pm on Thursday after a car crashed off Troutbeck Rd, just... Read More

A beachfront Pāpāmoa home built by a local building company has been crowned the Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau's supreme house of 2026. Mount Maunganui-based... Read More

A lucky Bay of Plenty Lotto player is today almost $40,000 richer following a Second Division win plus a Powerball Second Division. The winning Bay of Plenty... Read More

Tens of thousands of New Zealanders are expected to apply to work in the 2026 general election as recruitment gets underway today. The Electoral Commission... Read More

A Tauranga dog trainer has spent the past three months caring for an 'abandoned” dog and her eight puppies after the canine was found alone in... Read More

Tauranga author John Carstensen is shining a light on one of New Zealand's most complex chapters of history in his newly released historical novel, Journeys. Published... Read More

A fun run in Katikati that brought culture and community together on July 4 also raised more than $1100 for a local charity. The free Hume 5km/10km Fun Run/Walk... Read More

Auckland-born Wil Wilkie never imagined a career in farming growing up - but now the 26‑year‑old is being recognised as one of the industry's rising stars. Wil... Read More

Katikati Primary School's board chair is calling on the community to make safety the top priority on Beach Rd at drop-off and pick-up times when Term 3 starts. Anita... Read More

A dress made from Care Bears. A taxidermy duck wearing goggles. Antique chandeliers, original music and hundreds of people dressed head-to-toe in op-shop finds. That's... Read More

After months of uncertainty, Casita Community Charitable Trust has found a new home in central Tauranga - and an unexpected opportunity to grow. The organisation,... Read More