Western Bay of Plenty will keep its five community boards - but the whole district will now be represented by a community board. Matakana and Rangiwaea Islands... Read More

Expect to see a sea of yellow rubber duckies 'swimming' Tauranga's waterfront this Sunday, April 13, as The Great Tauranga Duck Race fundraiser gets under way... Read More

New alfresco dining fees in Mount Maunganui have been slated as 'unfair” for businesses 'struggling just to keep the doors open”. Tauranga City... Read More

Turning single-use coffee cups into compost is the newest enterprise at Waihī. 'Don't be a SUCker | Cup Cycle' is a not-for-profit initiative by Sustainable... Read More

Voting is now open in the Te Awanui Ward by-election to determine who will represent the Māori ward at the Tauranga council table. Five candidates are vying... Read More

You can tell instantly when you speak with her. Tauranga's Harriet Steele does not like a fuss. So when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2023... Read More

Mount Mainstreet's leadership team is evolving, with Harris Williams stepping in as business improvement manager and Rae Baker as head of strategy and growth. Williams,... Read More

Students at Merivale School were excited to be the first to receive an exclusive preview of the construction of the new Merivale Community Centre. Principal... Read More

Seven Tauranga building apprentices will be among 100 nationwide spending eight hours this Saturday, April 12, putting their carpentry skills to the test and... Read More

Okay, the Jazz Festival has officially started. There's been jazz at the Mount hot pools, the youth band competition is done, and there have been lunchtime concerts... Read More

Bay of Plenty primary school students learning water safety skills are sending ripples of knowledge out to those around them. And the trust providing the... Read More

A festival bursting with culture is coming to Tauranga, showcasing the rich traditions of Asia. Bay of Plenty Indonesia Inc has organised a collaboration... Read More