Local News

Te Puke's new kiwifruit heritage hub nears opening

There are '20 balls in the air” set to land at once to create the completed Kiwifruit Capital of the World Te Puke Heritage Visitor Centre. Project... Read More

Jazz party on the Main St!

Katikati is about turn up the beat on its Main St when the annual Jazz Street Party swings back into town on March 28 as part of Tauranga's 2026 jazz festival. Hosted... Read More

What’s possible when you have passion

It might have been more than 12 months ago - but Katikati A&P Show Committee has been recognised for delivering a 100th show that brought people, town and... Read More

Community feedback invited on Draft Annual Plan

Should Western Bay of Plenty District Council put an extra $5.8 million towards its local roads, including roadside mowing and road maintenance? Should people... Read More

Wayne Wright’s lasting legacy

In a quiet but deeply felt loss for the Bay of Plenty and beyond, the passing of Wayne Wright snr (ONZM) marks the end of a life defined by enterprise, vision,... Read More

Pāpāmoa East Interchange to open by Easter

After four years of construction, the $90 million Pāpāmoa East Interchange is set to open soon, with travellers eagerly anticipating shortened commutes. Less... Read More

Stick with art

If your dog insists on carrying a stick everywhere it goes, Tauranga's latest art attraction might be its new favourite stop. A playful new addition to Tauranga's... Read More

Mitre 10 Mega rises in Pāpāmoa East

Excitement is building across Pāpāmoa as a new Mitre 10 Mega store takes shape at The Sands, marking a major milestone for long-time local business owners Brian... Read More

Easter cheer hops into Greerton Village

Greerton Village is set to come alive with Easter excitement as families are invited to join in a festive afternoon of fun, treats and community spirit. From... Read More

Tauranga businesses urged to get ducks in a row

Tauranga businesses are being encouraged to start designing, decorating and even engineering their entries for one of the city's most unusual corporate competitions. The... Read More

DJs unite for predator-free future

Electronic beats and conservation efforts will come together this weekend when Envirohub Bay of Plenty hosts its third annual Friends of the Bush benefit gig at... Read More

Win McGregor recalls Allans Beach school tragedy

'I was too busy staying alive to die!” But three of Winifred McGregor's schoolmates did die that day - at a gnarly, untamed and isolated Allans Beach, 25km... Read More