Local News

New Western BoP online mental health referral

Accessing free mental health and wellbeing support just got easier for Bay of Plenty residents, with the Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation launching... Read More

Protesters oppose industrial park plan

'Wrong business, wrong place.” That was the catchcry of a roadside protest opposing an industrial park in a rural Western Bay of Plenty community... Read More

87-year-old rows 33km to honour son’s legacy

An 87-year-old Matua man is feeling happy after completing a chilly 33.3km Saturday row from Tauranga Harbour to Bowentown Boating and Sport Fishing Club one... Read More

Julia Manktelow: A force of nature

A driving force behind some of Tauranga's largest suburb's most iconic events and initiatives has stepped down after six years. Julia Manktelow resigned from... Read More

New rules for Operation Cover-Up

As more than 800kg of Bay of Plenty-knitted goodies are shipped across the world to warm Eastern Europeans, back here Operation Cover-Up's co-ordinator needs... Read More

Tauranga Curtain Bank relocates

After a winter hiatus, Tauranga Curtain Bank is operating in a new location at Pāpāmoa. Run by the Red Cross Tauranga Branch, the vital community service... Read More

Getting a buzz from power

The place is buzzing, humming and crackling. The sounds of electricity - tiny, charged electrons creating a vital force of energy. Driving the world. Driving... Read More

Kiwis called to craft scarves in tribute to vets

Knitters, weavers and crocheters are invited to create a scarf for a veteran to let them know they are not forgotten. Operation Wrapped in Remembrance is... Read More

Tauranga’s navy pilot swaps jets for classics

After 30 years in the French Navy and more than 10,000 flying hours, retired Commander Yann 'Fluo' Lehe has traded supersonic jets for a quieter life in NZ,... Read More

Let’s go! Bay Steamers kick off season

Bay of Plenty, it's time to stand up and get behind your team. This Sunday, the Bay of Plenty Steamers kick off their 2025 Bunnings Warehouse NPC season on home... Read More

New skating rink a 'dream come true'

Before, they were essentially homeless. Today, the boss of the inline hockey club reckoned his sport's going to take off and have a competitive edge over... Read More

Cook Islanders in Bay marking language week

Cook Islanders in the Bay of Plenty were aiming to connect with one another and the wider community using their official language week from August 3-9. BOP... Read More