St Joseph's Church has watched over Te Puna for more than 125 years, its white timber walls and distinctive bell tower standing as a landmark overlooking the... Read More

Two young Mount Maunganui Swimming Club athletes are heading to Argentina this September to represent New Zealand at the Junior World Open Water Championships. Amelia... Read More

A Tauranga woman who watched her husband battle cancer in silence is hoping a new recovery programme will ensure other men don't have to face the journey alone. Rotary... Read More

It's a massive year ahead for the Bay of Plenty Steamers as they prepare to launch their 2026 National Provincial Championship (NPC) campaign with... Read More

A man who has voluntarily raised tens of thousands of dollars for Hato Hone St John ambulance service in Tauranga and Hawke's Bay has been recognised for his... Read More

Tauranga author John Carstensen is shining a light on one of New Zealand's most complex chapters of history in his newly released historical novel, Journeys. Published... Read More

He's more than triple what qualifies as 'a long stayer”, and with each day that rolls by, Gus the gentle giant hangs in there - patiently awaiting a home. Ending... Read More

Katikati Primary School's board chair is calling on the community to make safety the top priority on Beach Rd at drop-off and pick-up times when Term 3... Read More

. A fun run in Katikati that brought culture and community together on July 4 also raised more than $1100 for a local charity. The free Hume 5km/10km Fun... Read More

Most golfers dream of scoring a hole-in-one just once in their lifetime. For Ōtūmoetai Golf Club member Lynette Whitehead, that dream has come true not... Read More

An interstudio screen festival and competition is being planned between two acting studios, one in Tauranga and the other in Wellington. Young actors from... Read More

A collection of handcrafted woollen manu may be small, but they tell a much bigger story about friendship, creativity and the personal connections that make... Read More