When Robert McClue rolled up his sleeve this week at the New Zealand Blood Service's Cameron Rd donor centre, it wasn't for the first time - or even the 100th. The... Read More

Tauranga's much‑loved Holi Colour Splash festival returns to Memorial Park this weekend, promising a vibrant celebration of colour, culture and community connection. Now... Read More

Ken Sanders' 1970-era Muir-Hill 101 tractor is big, bright and beautiful - and it's heading into the city tomorrow to the Vintage Family Fun Day and Crank Up at... Read More

After last year's successful Waddle the Mount event, the community-focused charity walk is returning in 2026 with a new route and a fresh name: the Penguin Parade. The... Read More

A simple question over coffee — 'Wouldn't it be wonderful if blind people could feel where they live?” — has grown into a remarkable community... Read More

After 26 years at the helm of Ōtūmoetai Intermediate School, principal Henk Popping will step down at the end of Term 1 this year. Asked why now, his answer... Read More

Book and art lovers are in for a treat this weekend - Rotary Club of Tauranga's annual Book and Art Sale is on. Rotary Club of Tauranga president Sue Boyne said... Read More

Families across the Bay of Plenty are invited to a day of creativity, community and family fun at the Tauranga Waldorf School Fair & Open Day on Sunday, March 1,... Read More

Contractors had moved into the final stages of the Ōmokoroa roundabout project, with work to be completed by the end of March, according to the Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

Bay of Plenty Regional Council has proposed a 4% general rates increase for the 2026/27 financial year. The council has also proposed a shake-up of how its $3... Read More

Bay of Plenty Regional Council has adopted its 2026/2027 draft Annual Plan and a proposed amendment to the 2024-2034 Long Term Plan for community consultation. Regional... Read More

There's big change taking place behind the familiar frontage of Four Square Te Puna on State Highway 2. Local owners Pritesh and Dipti Bhikha are investing in... Read More