A pensioner's battle for new windows, raw sewage overflowing in backyards, a rates bill blunder and devastating floods across the motu. Editor Marika Hill... Read More

Creating maps, taking water samples and filming TikToks with the Mayor are just some of the tasks Western Bay of Plenty District Council's Summer Students have... Read More

Gather around, bookworms! The summer reading programme, BOB Squad, is back. The free, take-home reading programme is aimed at primary school aged tamariki... Read More

During the warmer months, there can be potentially toxic blue-green algae present in our lakes and rivers. There is reduced capacity to monitor for algal... Read More

Are you a visitor to the western Bay of Plenty with a thirst for local knowledge? If you are enjoying our freedom camping spots in the Western Bay these... Read More

Summer provides more opportunities for you and your furry friend to venture out and discover all that Tauranga has to offer. However, before you embark on... Read More

The midnight fireworks on New Year's Eve in Tauranga were a spectacular sight despite the terrible weather. Tauranga watched in excitement as they welcomed... Read More

As the clock ticks down to midnight, residents and visitors in the Bay of Plenty are gearing up for a unique New Year's Eve celebration, forced indoors by... Read More

Fireworks are still on track to light up the skies this evening for New Year's Eve across Tauranga. After making the hard decision to cancel all five New... Read More

A band of wet weather is dampening the well-laid plans for New Year's Eve across Tauranga, with community celebrations cancelled. Tauranga City Council... Read More

With the holidays upon us and the promise of sunny beach days ahead, Coast Care Bay of Plenty is reminding beach users to be proactive in taking care of the... Read More

If you've got tāmariki/children in tow this holiday season it's an absolute must to know where the best playgrounds are. The Western Bay has you covered!... Read More