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

An interstudio screen festival and competition is being planned between two acting studios, one in Tauranga and the other in Wellington. Young actors from... Read More

When the curtain rises on 9 to 5 The Musical at Baycourt later this month, audiences will see lead performer Mel Nicholson doing what she loves most - despite... Read More

A collection of handcrafted woollen manu may be small, but they tell a much bigger story about friendship, creativity and the personal connections that make... Read More

Bay of Plenty artists are being encouraged to turn their creativity into climate conversations as entries open for Envirohub BOP's 2026 Climate Canvas art competition. Open... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is looking for community members passionate about Te Puke and its future to join the town's new Community Ideas Forum. Applications... Read More

While some whetu (stars) hid behind clouds early last Friday morning, the spirit of Matariki shone brightly in Katikati as the community came out en mass to... Read More

Fourteen Western Bay of Plenty and Whakatāne students have been recognised by the Acorn Foundation after receiving Outward Bound scholarships. The scholarships,... Read More

Most golfers dream of scoring a hole-in-one just once in their lifetime. For Ōtūmoetai Golf Club member Lynette Whitehead, that dream has come true not... Read More

He's more than triple what qualifies as 'a long stayer”, and with each day that rolls by, Gus the gentle giant hangs in there - patiently awaiting a home. Ending... Read More

Recovery works on the summit track of Mauao are complete, but a timeline for reopening has yet to be determined. Tauranga City Council recovery manager Charlie... Read More

Four years after receiving support to pursue a law degree, a former Bay of Plenty student has returned to the organisation that helped launch her career. Raman... Read More