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Lolong the eel and Richard the worst-behaved pond

After months of intensive work involving 35 dump trucks, 10 bulldozers and 20 excavators shifting millions of litres of soil, the Takitimu North Link project... Read More

Tauriko roading changes spark traffic concerns

A Tauranga business owner says Tauriko West Enabling works are 'spreading chaos” and is concerned about future traffic congestion. However, Tauranga... Read More

Tauranga charity's path to hope for young carers

Content warning: This story mentions mental health issues, being suicidal and substance abuse. The Bay of Plenty's 'glass children' are finding support and... Read More

Seniors keen to bag corn hole crown

It's usually a fun family backyard game, but today it's serious business at The Bayview Village in Judea. Twenty-two contestants from four retirement villages... Read More

Blossom festival axed, replaced by promotion

A beloved community annual tradition in Greerton has been axed after nearly 20 years because of costs. The Greerton Business Association, formerly known as... Read More

Take the Pāpāmoa Polar Plunge!

After a seven-year hiatus, Pāpāmoa's polar plunge is back for 2025. It's time to don your winter-themed costume, head down to the beach below Pāpāmoa... Read More

Cult Cinema Club: Food, music and film classics

After a five-year break, the beloved Cult Cinema Club is making its long-awaited return, kicking off a new winter season this Saturday, June 28, at The Village... Read More

Kaimai School's unique fundraising event

A small school in the Western Bay of Plenty is bringing its rural community together by hosting its first-ever hunting competition. The Kaimai School Winter... Read More

Transforming education but more volunteers wanted

The House of Science's Western Bay of Plenty branch is growing, but it does require more volunteers in winter months. Established in 2014, the charitable... Read More

Cautious confidence returns to property market

The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) has this month released figures for May 2025, revealing a moderately more active market as the country heads... Read More

Adieu to Professor Barry Vercoe

Online tributes are flowing across the global computer science and research community following the death of Professor Barry Vercoe, the inventor of Csound. A... Read More

Keep your home warm and energy bills low

We all like to keep warm during winter - but we all love to avoid the huge power bills that can go with using extra energy when heating your household. Government... Read More