As New Zealand enjoys autumn, many of us are preparing our homes and gardens for the colder months ahead. One important task that often goes overlooked is the... Read More

Many have already bought daffodil bulbs via the new fundraising initiative to support the Cancer Society Waikato/Bay of Plenty - but now is the time to really... Read More

If you are ever near the Bay of Islands in Northland, there's only one way to explore it. And that is by sea. My family-of-four recently enjoyed a water-filled... Read More

Following last year's success and high demand, a Bay of Plenty 'women only' fly-fishing workshop is coming back this year, to teach ladies the basic skills of... Read More

A new $2.1 million wharf is being built at Panepane Point, on the southeastern tip of Matakana Island. The new structure, including two jetties and a pontoon,... Read More

Two kittens, one grey and one black with white patches, play in the centre of the room in Welcome Bay. Both were only two weeks old when Wild to Warmth Cat... Read More

As autumn arrives, veterinarians are warning pet owners about the dangers of grass seeds, which can seriously harm animals. Grass seeds are dangerous because... Read More

For Kevin Collins, the Otūmoetai Community Railway Gardens have been a cherished part of his life for the last 16 years. 'It's not far to walk from my home... Read More

Tucked away in a Bellevue cul-de-sac is a striking collection of hundreds of bromeliads. 'I grow all of them,” Margaret Calkin said. A member of the... Read More

Rotary's image as an exclusive club for retirees and older adults is rapidly evolving. Ask 34-year-old Indeevar Duhan - the new president of the Rotary Club... Read More

The Kōpūrererua Valley Rotary Centennial Trust needs 200 volunteers to plant 4500 native trees and shrubs on September 29. This milestone event - part of... Read More

Bay of Plenty residents are invited to muck in and help out with digging holes and planting trees on the next two Saturdays at Lions Tree Grove at the TECT All... Read More