Labour Weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, bringing an influx of visitors to the Western Bay - including the first wave of freedom campers. As people... Read More

There are two new names as winners of the UCI Marathon MTB National Championship, staged as part of the annual Whaka 100 event in Rotorua. Rising 20-year-old... Read More

A record number of New Zealanders are experiencing burnout, with a combination of job insecurity, tight economic times and a pressure to always be on the clock... Read More

Conservationist Ben Banks spends a lot of his spare time trying to protect the Okorero -Thornton Lagoon wildlife reserve but it seems joyriders are just as much... Read More

Central Stags pace-bowler Blair Tickner has been added to the Black Caps squad for the remainder of the Chemist Warehouse ODI series against England. The... Read More

Steph Dryfhout has a 'passion” for trees - and now she's a double world champion at climbing them. The Bay of Plenty arborist has won her second consecutive... Read More

Low measles vaccination rates in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes should be a concern after six confirmed cases in the country, an immunology lecturer says. Health... Read More

Feature race victories held some extra personal significance for the big winners at the 2025-26 Baypark Speedway season opener on Saturday night. Former NZ... Read More

Proposed changes to earthquake strengthening laws could pave the way for reopening Rotorua's heritage Blue Baths building, Mayor Tania Tapsell says. The Government... Read More

Heavy rain, strong winds, snow and freezing temperatures are predicted as a 'wintry cold snap” hits holidaymakers today. 'Heavy snow, rainfall, powerful... Read More

A Pyes Pā dog behaviourist is closing the doors to her pet lodge so that she can tour the country and educate parents about dog aggression. Dog Logic training... Read More

Tauranga Model Marine and Engineering Club (TMMEC) is calling 'all aboard” to Bay of Plenty residents - as their Night Fright Trains return this Halloween. Tauranga... Read More