Local News

Bringing young chefs to the table

Three young chefs have been battling it out during the school holidays to get their dish on the Norris and Bell menu this Saturday. The Norris and Bell... Read More

Power of pizza and song

Pizza and song is bringing Te Puke youngsters together in a way that only food and music can. Te Puke's Youth Choir has over 25 members, and they'll be... Read More

Trailblazing women share their insights

They are the women who have truly made a difference - be it in their community, in New Zealand or on the world stage. Each year the Women of Influence Awards... Read More

Appeal sought in Marae powerline battle

Transpower have applied for leave to appeal a High Court decision regarding power lines which traverse over the Maungatapu Marae. In May, the High Court... Read More

Chef’s sandwich success

The humble Kiwi toastie has had a makeover. Instead of your typical ham and cheese, which is delicious in its own right, it is now sporting gourmet ingredients. The... Read More

A lifetime of outdoor living

Colin Hewens and Des Gardiner have spent their fair share of years in the bush. From building tramping huts during the Second World War, to trapping pests... Read More

A howl of a protest

Farmers, growers, tradies and their dogs are set to converge on Katikati this weekend as part of a national 'howl of protest”. Groups in more than 50 towns... Read More

Bay of Plenty’s Olympic stars

New Zealand's 211 Olympic athletes for the Tokyo games have been announced, with the Bay of Plenty well represented. Our region has the second-highest amount... Read More

New rugby partnership with Tonga

Bay of Plenty Rugby Union has announced a memorandum of understanding with Tonga Rugby Union to exchange ideas, coaches and players. The partnership will allow... Read More

Giving learners the green light

More learner drivers in the Western Bay of Plenty will get a helping hand thanks to the donation of a new car to the Blue Light driver programme. The car,... Read More

Swamp perfection

Man caves have multiple purposes. A place to be alone, to hide out or hang out with male friends while debating politics over a beer, and a place to indulge... Read More

Bay weightlifter takes home gold

A self-trained Bay of Plenty weightlifter won gold at the recent 2021 North Island championships. Former Tauranga Boys' College student Xavier Albert, 23, took... Read More