Education

Tauranga to welcome new migrants with pōwhiri

Are you a newcomer to the Bay of Plenty? Multicultural Tauranga, in collaboration with Ngāi Te Rangi, is set to host the third annual pōwhiri for migrants... Read More

Chee hoo – Katikati hosts Bay’s Pasifika fest!

Big smiles, swishing costumes, shaking hips, rhythmic drums, toe-tapping dancing, delicate hand movements and soulful voices... The performances of many unique... Read More

Q Awards now open for young creatives

Tauranga, Whakatāne, and the Western Bay of Plenty are buzzing with excitement as entries for the annual Q Awards 2024 officially open. Created by Quentosity,... Read More

BOP shines at Graeme Dingle national awards

This year the Graeme Dingle Foundation is celebrating several exceptional national award winners from the wider Western Bay of Plenty, a testament to the region's... Read More

Second bronze sculpture to be revealed after theft

A new sculpture to replace the stolen bronze replica of beloved Rotorua stray dog, Harawene, will be revealed on Wednesday. Rotorua sculptor George Andrews... Read More

Nasa Mars rover lands in Tauranga

The public is invited to see space exploration technology in action at the University of Waikato Tauranga campus on Thursday, October 17, where a showcase of... Read More

Stand Tall unlocks youth potential

Tauranga-based charity Stand Tall is making a lasting impact on the lives of young people across the Bay of Plenty by fostering entrepreneurial and digital skills... Read More

New waka for Mataatua Sports Trust 

New Zealand Community Trust has awarded a grant of $20,521 to Mataatua Sports Trust for the purchase of a one-person and a six-person waka, aimed at increasing... Read More

$25K for WBOP school robotics programme

Free robotics lessons for Western Bay students in low socio-economic areas are guaranteed to continue this year thanks to a $25,000 grant from BayTrust. STEAM-ED... Read More

Groundbreaking polar weather research initiative

A new project seeks to improve weather prediction models and environmental data collection of polar regions to enhance operational safety and reduce environmental... Read More

Man forges documents to claim grandparents' super

A Rotorua principal facing financial difficulties forged court documents to claim inheritance money from his grandparents' estate. The forgery cost Kairo... Read More

Siblings dominate at Sticky Johnson Champs

The duo of Zara Owen and Jaxon Pardoe of Gisborne have claimed the two major titles at the Sticky Johnson Primary School Champs presented by Skullcandy completed... Read More