Otawa Sanctuary is home to a genetically distinct version of one of the world's most ancient frogs, the Hochstetter. An adult Hochstetter frog has no tail,... Read More

Hiona Herare's film 'Ruahine: Stories in Her Skin' focuses on the ceremony where two Muaupoko wahine, Anahera Winiata and Janice Cherie Pania Eriha, receive... Read More

While sitting sipping a coffee at Munro's Restaurant and Café at Mount Maunganui I was reminded of the last time I'd been here, pre-lockdown, enjoying... Read More

Charlize Krause is a Year 13 student from Papamoa College, who works part-time at Pak'nSave in Papamoa. She continued to work through lockdown and got a... Read More

Floral art, weaving, carving, drawing, making poi and exploring plant-based recipes are just some of the topics being covered in Matariki-themed workshops at... Read More

A childhood spent fishing on Motiti Island inspired Nicky Sinden's career. She started Australasia's first female-hosted fishing show, TradeZone Addicted to Fishing.... Read More

Cold and flu season should be in full swing as winter sets in, but Tauranga doctors say they are seeing "a lot less" patients with respiratory and flu-like... Read More

The giant 18-metre Project Noah boat will rival super yachts for its sheer size but this boat has a difference. It is built to provide the one million New... Read More

Tauranga triathletes are pedalling ahead in a nationwide cycling competition - without leaving their houses. The Triathlon NZ Zwift Race League is a six-week-long... Read More

Pride washed over Janet Tullis on Sunday when the very first 51 bus pulled up on Pyes Pa Road. The 82-year-old, who describes herself as a fighter, has... Read More

We have incredible natural attractions here in the Bay of Plenty but there's one secret spot that few locals have ever experienced. Mangapapa Canyon, in... Read More

On Sunday, June 21, a significant date in Tauranga's history, a few hundred people are expected to gather at dawn at the Te Ranga battle site which is located... Read More