A Waiotahe Valley family have been living in fear of a gas explosion on their property since river movements exposed a high-pressure transmission line. 'It's... Read More

Eight Mount Maunganui College surfers are preparing to take on some of the world's best young wave riders after qualifying for the prestigious Honua Finals in... Read More

Live Well Waihī Beach is inviting Bay of Plenty artists to be part of a meaningful new community project. It aims to transform the recently opened accessible... Read More

A popular rural fundraising event is set to return this month, with organisers hoping to build on the success of last year's inaugural competition. The Kaimai... Read More

The country's top secondary school kapa haka is preparing to take the stage in Friday's national finals in Tauranga Moana, after four days of powerful performances... Read More

New Zealand squash star Paul Coll will return to Tauranga this weekend as the headline act at the 2026 Head New Zealand Squash Championships. The championships,... Read More

Recreational fishers in Whakatāne are being urged to prepare for a safer Southern Bluefin Tuna season, with a free seminar being held at the Whakatāne Sportfishing... Read More

A person has been seriously injured following a two-vehicle crash near Te Puke this morning. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Bell Rd... Read More

Bay of Plenty residents are being urged to keep an eye on weather forecasts as a low-pressure system is expected to bring rain, strong winds and colder conditions... Read More

A Bay of Plenty serviceman who began his Royal New Zealand Air Force career setting up communications networks on the ground is preparing to take to the skies... Read More

A Government crackdown on the overuse of road cones has come into force, with Tauranga City Council welcoming changes aimed at reducing unnecessary traffic disruption. Transport... Read More

From growing a five-person family business into a company of nearly 30 staff, Rotorua's Sarah Jamieson has become a champion for women across the plumbing... Read More