Whakatāne food truck collective seeks support

After being reprimanded for unsafe parking by a Whakatāne District Council staff member last week, an Ōhope food truck collective wants the council to show... Read More

Community wraps around Pāpāmoa house fire victim

A Givealittle page has been created for the community to support a Pāpāmoa woman who lost her home to a fire. Emergency services were called to the house... Read More

The Kingdom of Bling comes to Tauranga

A new satirical musical by Tauranga's own Richard O'Brien, the creator of the Rocky Horror Show, is about to hit the stage. Seen by over 30 million people,... Read More

Olympics: Aleh, Meech turn tables on breezy day

For Jo Aleh and Tauranga-born Molly Meech, the best part of claiming their first race win at the Paris Olympic Games wasn't just that it catapulted them... Read More

Former BOP rugby player remembered as 'legend'

A passionate Rotorua dairy farmer, a delicate pianist and a legend on the rugby field. Former Ngongotahā and Bay of Plenty rugby player Robbie Moore... Read More

Advice for viewing dual meteor showers

An astronomer says anyone wanting to see two meteor showers peaking this week need patience, no moon, reasonable expectations and to wrap-up warm. Two meteor... Read More

Olympics 2024: Live updates day four

Live updates of all the action from the Paris Olympics on day four. LISTEN TO GOLD SPORT'S LIVE COVERAGE OF THE PARIS OLYMPICS BELOW Follow... Read More

Pie king among pastry award winners

A multi-award winning Bay of Plenty pie maker has taken out three gongs at this year's pie awards - but the Supreme award has slipped from his grasp. Patrick... Read More

Traffic delays: SH36 closure reminder

People who travel between Tauranga and Rotorua are being reminder of a closure on State Highway 36 that will affect their travels. Starting next Monday, August... Read More

School property projects in BOP going ahead

A Bay of Plenty school property project that was paused earlier this year, is now be going ahead. The Pāpāmoa College new school expansion project will... Read More

Giant spider a lesson in nature for local family

Jenna Palmer and her son had an impromptu home school lesson with a (not-so) scary giant spider last week. The family have moved to Whakamārama and recently... Read More

Jailed drug trafficker fails in bid to stay in NZ

A businessman once dubbed the 'little prince of counterfeit cigarettes” who imported millions of drugs into New Zealand will be deported despite... Read More