When music students at Papamoa College spent time focusing on performance this week, one of NZ's leading musicians Joel Shadbolt came along too. As well as being... Read More

It's time to get out and try Maketu's brand new shared cycleway and walkway. The shared path was officially opened by Western Bay of Plenty Deputy Mayor... Read More

The recently established Lakes Community Association will be holding a public meeting on Wednesday, May 19 at Taumata School to provide residents the opportunity... Read More

A scout group in Mount Maunganui is taking out the trash when it comes to littering, and putting residents on notice for their fly-tipping habits. The Arataki... Read More

A Bay of Plenty couple are praying for remission following a devastating cancer diagnosis. Thirty-six-year-old Riley Scown was diagnosed with myeloma, an... Read More

NZ's Music Month is a good time to tune into local bands and musicians, staying ahead of the winter blues with a fresh dose of new as well as much-loved and... Read More

Hopukiore or Mount Drury is often the forgotten hill when compared to its famous counterpart Mauao, but one that offers a lot of history. Around 1500 Maori... Read More

Des Watson is on a mission. A mission to keep New Zealand's waterways clean and free of waste. Des started his journey on January 1, 2019, and more than... Read More

More research is urgently needed into the impact that attending suicide events is having on paramedics and other first responders, a researcher at the University... Read More

Diane Martin loved playing badminton, it kept her fit and active, but now due to cataracts, her eyesight is so blurry she can no longer get out on the court. It's... Read More

The three hectares of residential zoned land in a Tauranga central suburb that is home to one of the world's largest collection of Kauri trees belongs to... Read More

Many people seem to have it all outwardly, but inside may be falling apart, crushed and wounded by their past, whether it be loss, abuse, or broken-heartedness. ... Read More