The eagerly anticipated Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival has unveiled its headliner for 2025: international reggae sensation Katchafire. The all-Māori... Read More

About 110 lane kilometres of state highway in the Bay of Plenty will either be rebuilt or resealed over coming summers, with a significant portion of this planned... Read More

The sometimes bleak and arguably not fit-for-purpose plaza in Te Puke's CBD is to get a makeover. The open area on Jellicoe St, in front of My Pharmacy and... Read More

Rotorua is set to host a star-studded lineup this Saturday when the inaugural League Legends XIII showdown kicks off at Puketawhero Park. The squad of NRL... Read More

Good morning to Bay of Plenty Steamers fans, and welcome to Saturday! Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is... Read More

THREE KEY FACTS: One-third of Food Hub recipients are seeking help for the first time. Food Hubs can only meet around 60 per cent of their communities'... Read More

The NZ Herald's popular true crime podcast Chasing Ghosts is back for a thrilling new season with The Puppeteer, focusing on serial catfisher and online predator... Read More

Pāpāmoa Surf Life Saving Club members Shaun Smith and Jo Miller received top honours at the 2024 Surf Life Saving New Zealand National Awards of Excellence,... Read More

After wowing the judges in her first competitive season, Azaria Tai is determined to continue her path to the Olympics, however, one thing is holding her... Read More

The story of Brett, 52, highlights the ‘systems failure' that led to him living on the streets. In a 2017 case study by the Tauranga City Council,... Read More

Budget deficit $12.9 billion vs budget forecast $11.1b Tax take $119.9 b vs forecast $118.3b Total revenue $167.3b vs forecast $165.0b Total expenses... Read More

Around 35 local residents have given a firm 'no” to allowing freedom camping at the Edgecumbe Domain. The group made their feelings clear in their submissions... Read More