A programme that has helped more than 170 Te Puke and Maketū rangatahi (young people) into work and education opportunities is winding down locally after changes... Read More

Hundreds of Rotorua kids have been unable to play rugby on their club's field after vandals broke in to do burnouts almost two weeks ago. Now, one club... Read More

Tauranga motorists say traffic dividers are causing havoc at a roundabout in Tauriko. Tauranga City Council contractors have placed traffic dividers around... Read More

Information sessions are set to demystify what it takes to be at the Western Bay of Plenty District Council table, thanks to two Tauranga City councillors. "Standing... Read More

Ownership of a public reserve in Ngongotahā will be gifted back to the whānau who donated it decades ago. Backers of the move included former Te Pāti... Read More

Bay of Plenty Regional Council chairman Doug Leeder says he will not seek re-election this year. Leeder joined the council in 2013 following 12 years as a... Read More

Rotorua councillors have asked chief executive Andrew Moraes to begin exploring unitary authority options with neighbours. One unitary authority mayor... Read More

Whakatāne Mayor Victor Luca says building more homes within Matatā now would be a mistake due to the potential damage from 'rain bombs” and worsening... Read More

Whakatāne District Council plans to bring in strict penalties for people who continually put incorrect items in their recycling and green waste bins. Three... Read More

The partial closure of the Mauao base track has been postponed due to unfavourable weather conditions. The partial closure of Te Ara Tūtanga (Mauao base... Read More

Whether it's biking, boating, or driving, Ōmokoroa is on the move - and Western Bay of Plenty District Council is inviting the community to join them for the... Read More

The ‘temporary' roundabout at the intersection of State Highway 2 and Ōmokoroa Road is on the move - but it won't be going far. The current layout... Read More