On Saturday, it's time for a day of fun at the annual Apata ‘Have a Go Try-athlon'. Calling all kids aged between 5 and 13, the highly anticipated annual... Read More

Ōpōtiki residents are being reassured their library services are safe after the council looked to cut costs across a range of services in the Bay of Plenty... Read More

Youth Voices Action is bringing YouthFest to town this May, and this is everything you need to know. Youth Fest is an innovative youth festival aimed to showcase... Read More

Reports are coming in of a vehicle collision on Ōmanawa Road. A police spokesperson says police recieved reports at 3.25pm of a bus skidding off the road... Read More

Tamariki will soon be able to spin, swing and fly their way to fun at a new playground in Te Puna. Construction of the playground, at Maramatanga Park on... Read More

The iconic Port of Tauranga 61st National Jazz Festival opens tomorrow; excitement builds not only for the established names of jazz but also for the emerging... Read More

Some rain, if any, is possible for some regions in New Zealand this weekend. In its latest weather update, WeatherWatch.co.nz says a weak low pressure zone... Read More

The hardworking community members and groups of Tauranga and Western Bay have been recognised for their contributions at the Western Bay Community Awards. More... Read More

Tamarillos, passionfruit, swiss chocolate, vanilla, strawberry…. These are just some of the flavours, the tastes, that will be explored in a brand... Read More

Boat Day is a highlight in the school calendar and a cherished tradition at Matahui School since its inception in 1989. Matahui School held its annual Boat... Read More

Coastal schools of Mount Maunganui and Whangamata have sccoped up the Cranch Cup at the inaugural New Zealand School Surfing Festival held at Maori Bay, Muriwai... Read More

It was 1974 and colour television had just been introduced to New Zealand households. So had the name of a new New Zealand sporting hero - that of an unlikely,... Read More