A beloved community annual tradition in Greerton has been axed after nearly 20 years because of costs. The Greerton Business Association, formerly known as... Read More

After a seven-year hiatus, Pāpāmoa's polar plunge is back for 2025. It's time to don your winter-themed costume, head down to the beach below Pāpāmoa... Read More

After a five-year break, the beloved Cult Cinema Club is making its long-awaited return, kicking off a new winter season this Saturday, June 28, at The Village... Read More

A small school in the Western Bay of Plenty is bringing its rural community together by hosting its first-ever hunting competition. The Kaimai School Winter... Read More

The House of Science's Western Bay of Plenty branch is growing, but it does require more volunteers in winter months. Established in 2014, the charitable... Read More

The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) has this month released figures for May 2025, revealing a moderately more active market as the country heads... Read More

Online tributes are flowing across the global computer science and research community following the death of Professor Barry Vercoe, the inventor of Csound. A... Read More

We all like to keep warm during winter - but we all love to avoid the huge power bills that can go with using extra energy when heating your household. Government... Read More

Fourteen-year-old Milli Banbury is in her fourth year running the Sunny Side Up Children's Film Festival, following in the footsteps of her father, Shem, who... Read More

With winter here, and illnesses circulating, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tamawhariua wants Western Bay of Plenty families to know they offer a free doctor clinic to... Read More

Community centres across Tauranga Moana are grappling with surging demand as more families seek support, Welcome Bay and Merivale community centre managers say. At... Read More

A fatal house fire in Waihī has sparked urgent calls for Kiwis to take fire safety seriously this winter - especially when it comes to protecting older whānau. A... Read More