For nearly 30 years, Jim Cowern has quietly worked behind the scenes to help protect Waihī Beach's environment, preserve its history and make his community... Read More

It's easy to look at a vibrant mural, say: 'Nice!” and keep walking by. But have you ever stopped and wondered about the lengths taken to create the incredible... Read More

A Tauranga roller skating club has capped off a remarkable rise with its strongest national championships result yet. Built through years of late nights and... Read More

Every journey starts with a single step, according to a Chinese proverb. The Tauranga Harbour City Lions Club's annual journey - its signature book sale fundraiser... Read More

Bay of Plenty conservationists cycling the length of the Danube have found themselves riding through wildfires and alongside a river so low that World War II... Read More

Tauranga City Council has lodged a solo proposal to create a new unitary authority governing the city and surrounding Western Bay of Plenty District. That... Read More

Down a long driveway, in a tiny corner of her family's lounge, is where Zoe Wallis stitches together her competition-winning upcycled fashion garments. The... Read More

Shipwrecks hidden beneath the sands of Matakana Island, immigrant sailing ships battling fierce harbour currents and the remarkable resilience of Māori traders... Read More

A survey of the Tauranga Harbour floor between Katikati and Matakana Island is underway as Western Bay of Plenty District Council investigates long-term options... Read More

After nearly a decade of helping bring joy to local children, the volunteers behind Tauranga Shoebox Christmas are preparing for their final year of the community... Read More

Two geologists who bought a Western Bay holiday park with no experience as the world was hit by Covid-19 have won their industry's highest honour six years... Read More

Katikati's promotion organisation is celebrating two decades of serving its community in muti-faceted roles to showcase everything that makes it such a... Read More