Local News
04:06pm Fri 31 Jul, 2026
Katikati has been proposed to host a pilot programme aiming to help older homeowners downsize to smaller, accessible houses in their community. Grey Power... Read More
04:02pm Fri 31 Jul, 2026
A new season of original short plays will bring fresh voices, new talent and experimental theatre to Tauranga when Black Box - Originals August 2026 opens for... Read More
03:46pm Fri 31 Jul, 2026
A new online health hub designed to make it easier for women across New Zealand to find trusted health information has been launched this month. Developed... Read More
02:49pm Fri 31 Jul, 2026
Tauranga film and television costumer Georgia Chalmers-Jones will return to the World of WearableArt (WOW) stage this year as a finalist in the 2026 competition. It... Read More
02:00pm Fri 31 Jul, 2026
The New Zealand String Quartet will return to Tauranga next month, inviting audiences to experience an evening of musical storytelling in the recently reopened... Read More
01:55pm Fri 31 Jul, 2026
Sponsored Content A richly expressive evening of French elegance awaits those at Scholars Baroque Aotearoa's upcoming concert on August 8 at Mount Maunganui. The... Read More
11:42am Fri 31 Jul, 2026
Katikati Stags supporters endured a tough watch in cold, wet weather on Saturday as Rangataua snatched 2026's Western Bay of Plenty Senior Men's title in front... Read More
11:24am Fri 31 Jul, 2026
A local literature association is marking its 40th anniversary this year by printing a collection of writing and illustrations by some of New Zealand's... Read More
10:18am Fri 31 Jul, 2026
A new $100 million private elective surgical hospital is to be built in Te Puna with plans to open the facility in two years' time. Minden Surgical Centre... Read More
09:28am Fri 31 Jul, 2026
Envirohub Bay of Plenty is calling on more residents across the region to join its Space for Nature project after reaching 1000 participants last month. The... Read More
09:16am Fri 31 Jul, 2026
A group of Mount Maunganui College students has spent the past month fundraising and assembling care bags to support women and teenagers seeking refuge from... Read More
08:09am Fri 31 Jul, 2026
The Bay of Plenty Steamers are drawing inspiration from the province's greatest rugby triumph as they prepare to launch their 2026 NPC campaign. This year... Read More