Local News

Abbeyfield House on the horizon for Katikati

The final push to raise the last $250,000 needed for the construction of Katikati's Abbeyfield House is underway with a series of events announced. Abbeyfield... Read More

Matua bar bans pokies

Today, a bar in a Tauranga suburb with a social conscious is giving pokies the boot. The Matua Bar is saying goodbye to the colorful flashing lights, eager... Read More

Music festival gets bigger and better

An estimated 300 singers with an average age of 83 will be performing for charity at the second annual Bay of Plenty Villages Music Festival in August. At... Read More

Music flows through Tie family veins

Music is very important to one Tauranga family, as it brings them together. Both parents, as well as aunts, uncles and cousins have musical talent in the Tie... Read More

Dine on Caribbean delights for BOP youth

An unforgettable evening of Caribbean delights and charitable giving in support of Good Neighbour's Life Skills Programme is on offer next Friday, July 5. Caribbean... Read More

Know how to spot the signs of elder abuse

Age Concern New Zealand is urging everyone to spot and address the pervasive issue of elder abuse, which is often concealed behind closed doors. 'Elder abuse... Read More

Upcycling threads sews important message

Fashion and sustainability - Envirohub Bay of Plenty is on a mission to connect the two topics in people's minds regardless of whether they like pumping the... Read More

Kiwi poetry sings in Matariki concert

It's some of New Zealand's best poetry presented in a unique way. Maungatapu resident and internationally acclaimed composer Nigel Williams has put the... Read More

Teen actors launch TikTok series

A new TikTok series, created and brought to life by a talented group of teens from Bay of Plenty Actors Studio has launched this month. After eight months... Read More

Classroom build to benefit Vanuatu schoolkids

A Pāpāmoa woman is gathering two teams of Kiwi volunteers to build a second classroom for students at a Vanuatu school. Diana Judge is doing her part to... Read More

Shining a light on volunteer trio

Three Western Bay of Plenty residents who selflessly give their time for the betterment of others are being recognised by Volunteering Services Bay of Plenty. With... Read More

A roar of rods around town  

They're coming from as far afield as Whangārei and Whanganui, Palmerston North and Napier - about 150 hot-rodders in 80 of their beloved cars hit town this... Read More