07:00am Mon 30 Dec, 2024
The word council brings to mind mayors and councillors however, there are many more faces behind the scenes of our councils doing amazing mahi. Local Democracy... Read More
03:00pm Sun 29 Dec, 2024
When Rotorua's Sian Habgood has a rare opportunity to go out for a meal with her husband, she carefully picks where they sit. Tables by windows are out... Read More
02:00pm Sun 29 Dec, 2024
Four international travellers chose Aotearoa to work and live for one year. The Bay of Plenty Times talks to three European graduates and a surfboard shaper... Read More
12:49pm Sun 29 Dec, 2024
Police are reminding outdoor enthusiasts how to keep safe when out hiking the trails this summer, following a rescue at Wairere Falls near Matamata. A hiker... Read More
11:00am Sun 29 Dec, 2024
Fire and Emergency are warning people to be mindful of the products they purchase over the summer period with lithium batteries after the number of fires has... Read More
08:30am Sun 29 Dec, 2024
Whether you're a new pet parent or an experienced dog guardian, training your dog is essential. Mastering these three key behaviours can be invaluable... Read More
07:00am Sun 29 Dec, 2024
Christmas Day saw a quieter-than-usual workload for surf lifeguards nationwide, with just a single rescue performed. However, Boxing Day brought significantly... Read More
03:00pm Sat 28 Dec, 2024
Katikati is in for a whopper of a country fair on February 2 when the Katikati A&P Society hosts its 100th show at the Uretara Domain. Society president Louellen... Read More
02:00pm Sat 28 Dec, 2024
Heading into his final year of high school, Year 13 Mount Maunganui College student Luca Ririnui never thought he'd be in Kazakhstan and Serbia within days... Read More
08:03am Sat 28 Dec, 2024
This New Year's Eve, Tauranga is the place to be for fun and family-friendly celebrations. Tauranga City Council is hosting five vibrant community events... Read More
05:00pm Fri 27 Dec, 2024
If you're like me, you stubbornly waited for months to start using an air fryer when they first became popular, and now you simply can't live without it. There... Read More
04:09pm Fri 27 Dec, 2024
The highly competitive Bob & Joy Owens Scholarships have been awarded for 2024 to seven college and high school students across the Western Bay of Plenty. These... Read More