Calling all Ōmokoroa green-thumbs… "As the community blossoms and grows, we've noticed an increasing demand for our greenwaste drop-off service,"... Read More

Rules to help fast-track much-needed housing in Ōmokoroa and Te Puke are now in place. This month Western Bay of Plenty District Council made changes to... Read More

Kawerau's residential ratepayers face rates increases of between 13.2 per cent and 13.5 per cent dependent on the capital value of their property, if the proposed... Read More

Ōpōtiki residents are being reassured their library services are safe after the council looked to cut costs across a range of services in the Bay of Plenty... Read More

Tamariki will soon be able to spin, swing and fly their way to fun at a new playground in Te Puna. Construction of the playground, at Maramatanga Park on... Read More

The iconic Port of Tauranga 61st National Jazz Festival opens tomorrow; excitement builds not only for the established names of jazz but also for the emerging... Read More

Seventy-five workers from Rotorua council-controlled organisation Infracore will stop work for eight days starting on Friday in a bid to end eight months of... Read More

Rotorua Library's Rainbow Storytime event has been cancelled due to security concerns amid 'hostile dialogue” and 'rapid spread of misinformation”,... Read More

In less than 100 days voting will begin to elect a council to replace the commissioners. And one familiar face is tossing his hat in the ring again. In a... Read More

The city of Tauranga is facing a severe housing crisis due to its growing population and this has left many locals struggling to put a roof over their heads.... Read More

Iconic Rotorua tourism paddle boat business Lakeland Queen has gone into liquidation. It comes after the company ceased trading due to Covid-19 three years... Read More

Superheroes from all over the Bay dusted off their masks and capes to answer the call from Waipuna Hospice for this year's Superhero Walk. Part fundraiser,... Read More