A large metal dragon that mysteriously appeared at Mount Maunganui's Pilot Bay has mysteriously vanished - but possibly not for good. The 1.2m sculpture,... Read More

With surf lifeguards returning to Mount Maunganui, Omanu, and Pāpāmoa beaches this Labour Weekend, beachgoers are being urged to follow some simple but potentially... Read More

An iwi-led conservation movement is reshaping the Kaimai Mamaku landscape, blending mātauranga Māori (traditional Māori knowledge) with ecological science... Read More

Families can look forward to an exciting line-up of free events at this year's Tauranga Arts Festival — from hands-on creativity to musical surprises and... Read More

The Monmouth Redoubt is ready to welcome visitors once again, with restoration works now complete and a new timber boardwalk officially open from this weekend. Located... Read More

Sea Cleaners has removed nearly 21 million litres of rubbish from New Zealand's waterways since 2002 — and now the national not-for-profit is making waves... Read More

Warning: Graphic images Poisoning has been determined as the cause of 'widespread deaths” of small birds at a Tauranga park. How the birds came... Read More

From Te Puna to Waihī Beach, a range of voices and perspectives are being sought to help plan for the future of three key communities in the Western Bay. Over... Read More

Māori should have a significant role in the protection of natural resources, many regional council election candidates believe. Tauranga local Manu Caddie... Read More

The Sustainable Bay of Plenty Trust has formally closed, with its remaining funds distributed to three local charities that are continuing its environmental... Read More

Six schools from Western Bay of Plenty are helping push public awareness of the Waihī Beach dotterel nests with an exhibition of 21 colourful posters in the... Read More

Time to dust off the running shoes, fill the water bottles and grab family or friends to take part in the Flying Mullet Papamoa Hill Challenge. In its second... Read More