Warning: Graphic images Poisoning has been determined as the cause of 'widespread deaths” of small birds at a Tauranga park. How the birds came... Read More

From Te Puna to Waihī Beach, a range of voices and perspectives are being sought to help plan for the future of three key communities in the Western Bay. Over... Read More

Māori should have a significant role in the protection of natural resources, many regional council election candidates believe. Tauranga local Manu Caddie... Read More

The Sustainable Bay of Plenty Trust has formally closed, with its remaining funds distributed to three local charities that are continuing its environmental... Read More

Six schools from Western Bay of Plenty are helping push public awareness of the Waihī Beach dotterel nests with an exhibition of 21 colourful posters in the... Read More

Time to dust off the running shoes, fill the water bottles and grab family or friends to take part in the Flying Mullet Papamoa Hill Challenge. In its second... Read More

Showing off bugs under torchlight is just one of Jack Karetai-Barrett's extra-curricular activities. He first drew nationwide attention as the teen who cycled... Read More

Tauranga horse owners are saddling up this Sunday to ride in solidarity with equestrians across the world to promote life-saving road safety messages this month. On... Read More

A large metal dragon that mysteriously appeared at Mount Maunganui's Pilot Bay has been given its marching orders by Tauranga City Council. The striking 1.2m... Read More

A new visual arts competition launching this spring is inviting artists to imagine a future where people and planet thrive. Titled Climate Canvas: Art for... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has welcomed news that the new four-lane expressway between Te Puna and Ōmokoroa has been progressed to the next stage. NZ... Read More

As New Zealand makes its way out of winter, Police are reminding people to take the right equipment when going tramping and hunting. 'We're lucky to have... Read More