A Bay of Plenty mental health and wellbeing service that supports thousands of people each year is in the running for a major national health award. Western... Read More

Tauranga residents have expressed strong support for major local government reform, including potential council mergers and the creation of a single Bay of Plenty... Read More

A volunteer credited with helping build a sense of community among Katikati seniors has been recognised for her dedication and service. Jill Bentley received... Read More

Another bumper year is predicted for the avocado industry. New Zealand Avocado chief executive Brad Siebert said there's 'plenty to be positive about... Read More

Thick fog has descended on Auckland this morning, delaying and cancelling regional flights and blanketing motorways. Around 6.50am, Auckland Airport said... Read More

An extra 200 students and a 228-bed central-city university accommodation block are part of plans expected to inject up to $20m into the Tauranga economy. A... Read More

Nearly 500 organisations have signed up for Recycling Week 2026, more than doubling participation levels since 2022. The nationwide campaign, running from... Read More

Two new signalised intersections will be installed in Tauriko as part of the Tauriko Enabling Works project. In a Facebook post, New Zealand Transport Agency... Read More

Towns can't survive without commerce, and Te Puke has recognised the businesses and people who have provided the town's financial foundation over the last 20... Read More

The impact of conflict in the Middle East is showing up in pressure on food prices as expected, three months after the conflict broke out, Infometrics says. But... Read More

Major road and stormwater upgrades are to begin on Seaforth Rd in Bowentown this September. Western Bay of Plenty District Council is aiming to improve drainage,... Read More

The Department of Conservation has completed the sale of Waikaremoana Holiday Park to Tūhoe iwi authority Te Uru Taumatua. Both parties have indicated it... Read More