'Apples are much nicer when it is cold. It's the sweetness.” Despite having eaten apples for close to 100 years, Guinevere Rattenbury still loves the... Read More

Harvest Church in Te Puke holds a community dinner every Wednesday night for anyone who would like a meal. Community dinner organiser Melissa Kameta said... Read More

House of Science has launched an educational kit for primary school students, taking a mātauranga Māori approach to forest health and environmental issues... Read More

A collaboration between the Western Bay Wildlife Trust and the Mauao Trust spells hope for the future of one of the Mount Maunganui kororā, little penguin,... Read More

In the world of philately, Jill Nutsford may be an award-winning 'newbie' but she has almost seven decades of experience under her belt when it comes to collecting... Read More

When it comes to poultry, 10-year-old Josiah Poynton is quickly becoming an expert. 'I have nine chickens and my favourites are the Exchequer Leghorns. They're... Read More

With summertime bringing a range of emotions - especially for those facing mental health issues and loneliness - finding someone to speak to can be tricky. But... Read More

With the Katikati Twilight Concert series underway for 2025, music-lovers still have two concerts offering a fabulous line-up that you won't want to miss! So... Read More

There are three easy ways to identify backyard predators. Firstly, look for faeces, or teeth marks on fruit, or claw marks on trees. You can set out chew... Read More

It was the day I broke into the Bank of Wells. Took a jemmy, a screwdriver, to the jagged teeth of an almost impenetrable 1960s Post Office Savings Box. The... Read More

This month New Zealand Blood Service is hosting mobile donation drives across the Bay of Plenty to continue to meet demand throughout the busy holiday season. NZBS... Read More

The Heart Foundation is calling on Kiwis to gift a couple of hours of their time next February to volunteer as a Big Heart Appeal street collector and raise... Read More