Springtime, with its longer warmer days, is swarm time for bee colonies, says Chris Mitchell from Seaside Bees in Papamoa. Between now and Christmas the... Read More

It is a case of bad boys and a missing bunny. Staff at Otumoetai Kindergarten were shocked to discover that one of its newborn rabbits was missing and their outdoor... Read More

Many businesses are doing it tough with COVID-19 limiting trade, but others are seeing a boon. It seems people are keeping it old school by buying books and... Read More

One of the simplest yet most powerful expressions for any Kiwi to learn during Maori Language Week if they don't already know it is 'kia ora'. It's a... Read More

A Hairini resident would like to see the Hairini Street bus lane be dual use for residents outside of peak hours. The bus lane at the end of Hairini Street... Read More

They say you can always make a bandstand by taking away their chairs, but take away a building and what's left are more than 300 musicians needing a home. ... Read More

What is the Maori word for visitors? This is one of dozens of questions you will find the answer to in Kiwi Quest, a new board game that aims to increase... Read More

Plans to set up worm farms and green waste composting has seen a new Mount Maunganui retirement village receive a $10,873 grant from the Tauranga City Council's... Read More

Aquinas College has won first place over 11 other Bay of Plenty and Waikato schools at a chemistry competition held at the University of Waikato. The team... Read More

After three years as a Labour List MP, Angie Warren-Clark is pleased she has been able to see some goals achieved and is looking to pursue more. 'One of... Read More

Winston Peters' campaign bus rolled into town this week and with that came election promises. A crowd of around 60 people gathered at Red Square to see... Read More

His brother and both parents have died of pancreatic cancer in the past eight years. Now Andy Kirk is lacing up the running shoes and hitting the pavement... Read More