Western Bay of Plenty District Council has welcomed news that the new four-lane expressway between Te Puna and Ōmokoroa has been progressed to the next stage. NZ... Read More

As New Zealand makes its way out of winter, Police are reminding people to take the right equipment when going tramping and hunting. 'We're lucky to have... Read More

The mother of a Tauranga 12-year-old who has excelled at 10-pin bowling is looking for community support to get her daughter to more tournaments. Jade Lang... Read More

Sponsored content Across the Western Bay of Plenty, generous locals are discovering that their will can do more than provide for family - it can also support... Read More

The colourful fish is no bigger than my thumb, with delicate fins flapping - and it's in full attack mode. I'm colossal by comparison but beat a hasty, splashy... Read More

A 'book battle” is about to debut in Tauranga this month after success last year in Auckland, Waikato and Manawatū.s The Book Battle NZ will be hosted... Read More

This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the Child Cancer Foundation (CCF) is calling on Kiwis to get creative with their hair for Wig Wednesday - on September... Read More

'As soon as I saw the role, it felt like one of those 'Yep, this is so me' moments,” said Stacy Percy. Volleyball Bay of Plenty's new coach force officer... Read More

Greerton Village School/Te kura o Maarawaewae is inviting the community to a day of fun, food and family entertainment at its annual school gala on Saturday,... Read More

Ōmokoroa Playcentre's popular Pre-Loved Fundraiser is back this month, offering the community a chance to shop sustainably, find bargains and support local... Read More

A Community Health Liaison and Network Group has formed in Tauranga to assist people in the Bay of Plenty with health needs who might fall through the cracks. The... Read More

A once-proud motor sailer that spent more than 20 years moored off Ōmokoroa has been lovingly given up by its owner to raise funds for youth sailing, thanks... Read More