'There is beauty in unloved things.” That's what Katikati resident Phil Hannagan wants people to take away from his first exhibition 'Unexpected Journeys'... Read More

It's the first time ever that the World Under 21 Golf Croquet Championship will be held in New Zealand - and our local croquet clubs here in the Bay of Plenty... Read More

Outlets for the community to support two flood-affected Tauranga families have been set up in the aftermath of last weekend's storm. Givealittle pages are now... Read More

A Tauranga woman who went by herself to a war-ridden country to help in the fight against one of the most despised men in Europe is sharing her experience with... Read More

It's been nearly two years since four commissioners replaced Tauranga City's elected mayor and councillors. So how has our city fared during this time? Commissioners... Read More

After breaking or damaging nearly every part of her body except her for elbows, gymnast Cara Forster's main hope for the NZ Masters Games 2023 is to avoid injury. The... Read More

The Tauranga Community Foodbank has gone one step further to support clients who may need more regular food assistance by opening a grocery store in their warehouse. The... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty is in for a treat on Waitangi Day this year, with the opportunity to come together and celebrate unity at the Tauranga Moana Waitangi Day... Read More

Two Wander Walks for Western Bay of Plenty pooches - and their owners - remain, with one event coming up next Saturday, February 11, at Waihī Beach. The walks... Read More

A hand rummages in the hat, plucks out a piece of paper and then another! The names on each are read aloud, you look across the room in glee as your eyes lock... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty District's four libraries are appealing for people to return, with more than 1.2 million pukapuka (books), magazine, eBooks, eAudio books... Read More

The Tauranga Moana Waitangi Day dawn service returns to Hopukiore (Mount Drury Reserve) in Mount Maunganui for this year's gathering. The service on Monday, February... Read More