Two Tauranga baseball-mad teens are being pitched the opportunity of a lifetime this month - and right here at their home base in Pāpāmoa. Baseball New... Read More

She's been saving up for years, sometimes working three jobs at a time - all for a chance to touch the sky! For bright-eyed 20-year-old Abi Carter, she's... Read More

People tell me I take music too seriously; who am I to argue? Someone has to. This week the wit and intelligence of Kim Hill disappeared from radio - thanks... Read More

The lights for the Christmas Trail should be going up on the shop front. But there's no point. It won't happen this year. Business should be building in the... Read More

While it wasn't love at first sight, Ted and Rona Thurgood must've done something right - because they're celebrating their 72nd wedding anniversary. It was... Read More

Before they can restore it to all its former glory, they first need somewhere to house it! Te Puke Volunteer Fire Brigade is on a shed-building mission with... Read More

He wanted to be like his favourite superhero so badly when he was younger that he even fantasised about being bitten by a spider! Luckily, he steered clear... Read More

Christmas is nearly upon us, but for some the cupboards are bare and presents are just a dream. That's why the Salvation Army and Kmart are teaming up again... Read More

Next Thursday, November 30, more than 800 students from 28 local schools will march and chant through downtown Mount Maunganui in the name of road safety. The... Read More

One of the busiest halls in the Western Bay of Plenty is receiving an upgrade next month after securing the last $100,000 needed for the facelift. The historic... Read More

Take a magical trip with three Christmas elves in Katikati via two short plays presented by Katikati Theatre at the Arts Junction. 'The Sole of Christmas'... Read More

Christmas has come early for Te Puke with a raft of festive events in the town - including the traditional and remarkable float parade next Saturday, December... Read More