Every year on White Ribbon Day, November 25, a group of Tauranga locals climb Mauao to commemorate British backpacker Monica Cantwell. This year, they are... Read More

A critically injured person has been airlifted to hospital after a workplace incident in Ōpotiki, Bay of Plenty. The incident was reported at a Waioeka Rd... Read More

The second Gardens on Wheels event in Te Puke on Sunday, November 16, was a success despite being a little low key. It was a competition for gardens of different... Read More

It looks like Katikati's most iconic sculpture won't be home for Christmas on the main street this year. The sculpture of ‘Barry, the Relaxed Typical... Read More

The 2025 Bay of Plenty Times Christmas Appeal is off to an 'amazing” start, giving the Tauranga Community Foodbank team a boost in the busy run-up... Read More

Ballance Agri-Nutrients' decision to end its Mount Maunganui manufacturing operations is an opportunity to reconsider other heavy industries in the area, a marae... Read More

Tauranga Te Papa Rotary Club members have spent several hours during this school year supporting Welcome Bay School as it rolls out the new literacy and numeracy... Read More

A new website has been launched to help people support others to make their own choices - large or small. Whaimana - Support My Decisions at www.supportmydecisions.nz... Read More

Paengaroa School pupils enjoyed a Fun Day prize this month to wrap up their involvement in 2025's five-week Zespri Young and Healthy Virtual Adventure. The... Read More

From the A&P Show to Te Puke's Treat Trail, Kieran Groves is becoming a recognisable face around town. Kieran, 14, is known for his balloon sculpting and... Read More

When it comes to giving, once again Te Puke has delivered. The response to last week's Emergency Services Food drive was 'amazing,” said Te Puke Foodbank... Read More

Tauranga's annual Christmas fundraising event is bringing a little extra community cheer this year. The Community Projects Charitable Trust and MediaWorks... Read More