Local News

Fuelling up the first responders

Emergency responders attending an emergency in the Western Bay of Plenty for an extended period of time now have a facility to fuel their own engines thanks to... Read More

A century of living

Nessie Wenman turns 100 tomorrow - and man has she seen an incredible 100 years on this planet. The Mount Maunganui centenarian-to-be has witnessed a rapidly-changing... Read More

Tauranga to illuminate ‘after dark’

An exciting new experience of illumination, creativity and discovery awaits when daylight disappears in Tauranga's city centre this month. Creative Bay of Plenty... Read More

Talented team to hit the waves

Five skilled local surfers are excited to front a threatening team of talent representing the Bay of Plenty on the waves at the Hurley New Zealand Boardrider Club... Read More

Host breakfast to support breast cancer foundation

Much-loved food personality Annabelle White is encouraging people in the Bay of Plenty to host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast to support Kiwi women affected by breast... Read More

BOP to launch Bowel Screening Programme

The National Bowel Screening Programme is rolling out across the Bay of Plenty region from May, aiming to save lives through the early detection of bowel cancer. New... Read More

A book lovers’ paradise in the city centre

When you've spent so much money in one bookshop you figure you might as well buy the whole shop, you know you're buying a passion. That's exactly what Scott and... Read More

Get protected against flu before winter

Forty per cent more flu shots are being made available to Kiwis as part of the Government's Covid-19 winter plan, as some medical professionals think the flu season... Read More

Community Breakfast feeds connection

Much more than breakfast is being served up by a group of volunteers in Katikati every Thursday morning. Simply put, the free weekly meal acts as 'a really great... Read More

Kylie’s battle with kidney disease

Dealing with a life-threatening illness is not stopping Kylie Poultney from making a good life for herself and her son Oscar. 'I get up each day and do the best... Read More

Road trial hits drivers’ pockets

A road trial closing one end of a popular Mount Maunganui through road has racked up $1.2 million in fines in just two weeks. Tauranga City Council is trialling... Read More

Mark makes bid for Mayoralty

Te Puke's Mark Boyle is taking his second tilt at the Western Bay of Plenty Mayoralty in October's Local Body Elections. Why? 'I've been encouraged to do so by... Read More