Envirohub's upcycled clothing challenge is back to divert clothing from the landfill and turn it into something fit for a runway. The designs of 63 Bay of... Read More

Life's full of surprises - but none quite as sweet as the giant kūmara unearthed at Carmel Retirement Village in Ohauiti by Ted Schischka. 'I put the spade... Read More

Teams working to prevent the spread of myrtle rust detected on Mauao in Mount Maunganui are warning people to stay away from pōhutukawa trees on the mountain. Myrtle... Read More

'I think it was probably 11-12 o'clock the night before,” said Lesley Rutherford. 'The skies just opened up and so much water came down it had nowhere... Read More

Tauranga's harbourmaster has taken swift action after learning large ships were using a risky shortcut in the area where the Rena grounding caused New Zealand's... Read More

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

A Bay of Plenty group that runs activities to promote environmental sustainability buy-in from the community is fundraising for a new heat press to continue... Read More

Take Katikati's Long Park Rd as far as it can deliver you. To that beautiful place, the reserve, Te Whareorahi, just on dawn, at 5.30am on Friday, June 20. Then... Read More

Get ready to brave the cold with a chilly plunge before winter sets in. Waihī Beach Lifeguard Service, with the support of volunteer surf lifeguards, is... Read More

A Tauranga community group that provides free meals to those in need, is asking the community for help keeping people warm this winter. Under the Stars needs... Read More

Bay of Plenty residents have the chance to start part-time horticulture courses - which usually cost $1000 each - for free this winter. Tauranga's branch... Read More

If you love whiling away your free time behind a weed eater, chainsaw or tractor - or simply by getting stuck into gardening - you might be able to help out... Read More