Hidden in a hillside above Te Puna is something you would never expect to find on a working farm. Step through curved wooden doors and you enter an underground... Read More

Orthopaedic surgeons say patients are waiting nearly three weeks for surgery because of delays in ACC's approval process. Dr Alex Malone, chair of the Orthopaedic... Read More

A recent spike in damage to public reserves has prompted the Western Bay of Plenty District Council to remind people that motorised vehicles are banned from... Read More

Cremation costs will rise for Eastern Bay families over the next month while Whakatāne Crematorium is upgraded. The crematorium and chapel at Hillcrest Cemetery... Read More

Astronauts, aliens, cosmic creatures, a flock of sheep and a Champagne Supernova came together under one roof this month for an unforgettable evening to raise... Read More

Excitement is building in a Tauranga suburb as a festival - to debut this month - will bring a burst of colour, culture and community storytelling to residents... Read More

Eight carpentry apprentices from across the Bay of Plenty and Hawke's Bay will go head-to-head in Tauranga this weekend as part of New Zealand's leading trades... Read More

A burst of winter chill is making its presence felt across the Bay of Plenty, with forecasters warning even typically mild coastal areas could see patches of... Read More

The general election in November looms large for Federated Farmers in its role advocating for agriculture and rural communities. 'It's a great chance for... Read More

A range of grassroots arts and cultural projects across the Western Bay are set to roll out this winter after receiving funding through a joint initiative by... Read More

A youth employment programme run by Katikati Community Centre will close at the end of this month after not securing a new contract from the Ministry of Social... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty residents are being urged to have their say on two key district bylaws now open for public consultation. Western Bay of Plenty District... Read More