New Zealand is set to spring forward as Daylight Saving time begins this weekend. Clocks will go forward by one hour at 2am on Sunday, September 26. Daylight... Read More

Tiny plastic beads that resemble sand particles are showing up on Omanu Beach once again. Millions of the translucent beads, that are 2-3mm in size, line... Read More

With kitten and puppy season on our doorsteps, animal rescue needs foster carers more than ever. Rowan Elliott of Rescue Revive Rehome says they rely on... Read More

Teachers and parents in Mount Maunganui are celebrating after school rezoning plans were altered in the Arataki area. Rezoning proposals put forward earlier... Read More

Tauranga singer-songwriter Sophie Gibson has released a deeply personal indie-folk track about the loss of her brother to suicide. Her latest single, Deeper... Read More

Andy Kirk knows all about the devastating impact of pancreatic cancer. He has lost both of his parents and his brother to the disease. 'It's virtually... Read More

A Tauranga woman who has been abused for not wearing a mask is asking people to be more understanding. Danielle Sullivan has a mask exemption for respiratory... Read More

She might live overseas now, but art-loving ten-year-old Helaina Hawthorne is using her talent as a way of keeping in touch with New Zealand - and our police... Read More

Covid-19 vaccines have become airborne to reach residents of Mōtītī Island. The Bay of Plenty District Health Board collaborated with vaccination providers... Read More

What do a paper clip and the tasty treat Pods have in common? Both are being used as a trading tool to get a house. Michael Gibbon is using a packet of... Read More

An accumulation of data on kererū - the New Zealand pigeon - is now in its final year, and experts are asking for the community's help one last time. Tony... Read More

If there's a volunteer or community group that you think is making an impact in the Western Bay of Plenty, now is the time to nominate them for a TECT Community... Read More