Paengaroa School pupils enjoyed a Fun Day prize this month to wrap up their involvement in 2025's five-week Zespri Young and Healthy Virtual Adventure. The... Read More

From the A&P Show to Te Puke's Treat Trail, Kieran Groves is becoming a recognisable face around town. Kieran, 14, is known for his balloon sculpting and... Read More

A breakout multidisciplinary artist drawing increasing attention in the Bay of Plenty's contemporary art scene will feature at this weekend's BOP Open Studios... Read More

The Bay of Plenty's vibrant screen community will come together on November 28 for Film Bay of Plenty's Christmas celebration to not only recognise the year's... Read More

Racing Tauranga is continuing its trainers' incentive for the Group 2 Ultimate Mazda Japan Trophy, which will be staged as part of the Bayleys International... Read More

It's time to cast your line for a great cause - and maybe reel in a big win - as Coastguard Tauranga hosts its annual fishing competition this weekend. With... Read More

Te Waka Auaha Toi | Creative Bay of Plenty has announced the appointment of three new trustees and a new chair, marking the beginning of a bold new chapter for... Read More

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment issued a public recall for rainbow play sand from Educational Colours and coloured sand from Creatistics... Read More

Some Bay of Plenty kura are closed or partly closed after multiple brands of coloured play sand were found to contain asbestos. On Saturday, the Ministry... Read More

Bay of Plenty artist Kerrin Tilley, who paints by holding the brush in his mouth, has had three of his paintings published in an art calendar and Christmas card. The... Read More

Lotto has revealed where the three winning tickets from Saturday night's record-breaking 'must-win” Powerball draw were sold, each taking home a share... Read More

Three players have split Saturday night's $55 million Lotto jackpot, winning $18.3m each. The numbers in the must-be-won draw were: 38, 28, 2, 5, 14, 19.... Read More