06:00am Wed 31 Dec, 2025
Professor Jens Mueller, one of New Zealand's most internationally connected education leaders and a long-time advocate for the country's global reputation,... Read More
05:00am Wed 31 Dec, 2025
A host of high achievers from the Bay of Plenty and Lakes regions have been named in the New Year 2026 Honours List. They are listed below with information... Read More
11:00am Tue 30 Dec, 2025
Aquinas College Year 13 student Lucas Shepherd has been named the second-ever recipient of the FAME Year 13 Performing Arts Scholarship. Shepherd will receive... Read More
09:00am Tue 30 Dec, 2025
Charities are turning away people wanting to volunteer amidst a flood of interest they say is linked to the high rate of unemployment. It comes as some businesses... Read More
06:00pm Mon 29 Dec, 2025
Most of the time, life trucks along rather benignly. Weather passes unnoticed, motorists obey the rules of the road and people go about their daily business... Read More
04:00pm Sun 28 Dec, 2025
The Te Puke Community Charitable Trust has formally re-settled its remaining funds to establish the Te Puke Community Fund, in partnership with the Eastern Bay... Read More
06:00pm Fri 26 Dec, 2025
More than 4500 unwanted Christmas gifts had already been listed for sale online by 8.30am on Boxing Day, according to Trade Me. Interesting listings include... Read More
05:00pm Fri 26 Dec, 2025
Construction of Tauranga's new fire station is expected to begin around May next year The search is now on for a main contractor to build it adjacent to the... Read More
01:00pm Fri 26 Dec, 2025
New dog or puppy owners are being warned to vaccinate their animals for kennel cough before their summer holidays. Canine cough, often known as kennel cough,... Read More
10:28am Fri 26 Dec, 2025
The Professional Firefighters' Union has decided to stop Boxing Day's one-hour strike that was meant to begin at midday. It acknowledged that it was Boxing... Read More
06:30am Fri 26 Dec, 2025
The owners of Tauranga's first padel club brought the sport to the Bay of Plenty after getting a taste overseas. Tony and Rachel Sweetman opened the doors... Read More
02:00pm Thu 25 Dec, 2025
Eastern Region surf lifeguards are preparing for a surge in incidents over the coming weeks, with rescue numbers already more than triple those of the same period... Read More