Western Bay’s continuing strong economy, development growth and record kiwifruit returns have translated into increased property values across... Read More

‘Twas the month before Christmas, when all through the Bay, children and adults just wanted to say, “let’s spread all our love, bring... Read More

The NZ MetService have issued a severe weather outlook for Tuesday through to Friday. A large low will move across south-eastwards New Zealand on Tuesday,... Read More

Update, 4.15pm: Fire damaged a packhouse in the Western Bay of Plenty so severely that bulldozers were being discussed. Firefighters quickly got several... Read More

The MetService has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning on Sunday afternoon for the areas of South Waikato, Taupo, Otorohanga and Rotorua. A Severe... Read More

An enormous pohutukawa takes root in downtown Mount Maunganui, standing tall among new residential developments. The Pitau Road tree, which is estimated... Read More

The MetService have issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch which is valid until late this evening. The watch affects people in the Bay of Plenty, Rotorua,... Read More

I’ve decided to become a backyard trapper. I always loved watching Daniel Boone, America’s great frontiersman and explorer when I was growing... Read More

Looking for an innovative and affordable new home? Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology recently put this year’s Charity House up for sale by deadline.... Read More

The housing market is picking up again, with a shortage of listings and low-interest rates driving up values. The average national value increased 3.3... Read More

  Average asking prices for properties in the Bay of Plenty have crept up again during November into the $700,000 bracket.   Real-time data... Read More

The electorate office of Tauranga MP Simon Bridges has been defaced by a group who state that they want the Government to take action to stop the last... Read More

It kicks off with a windy start, as December is forecast to be blustery, particularly for the Western parts of the South Island which could get stormy. Niwa... Read More

A free backyard rat trap for Mount Maunganui residents wishing to combat predators and help native species thrive is the goal of Tauranga’s wildlife... Read More

Dune restoration specialist Greg Jenks says healthy dunes play a crucial role in preventing erosion of Tauranga beaches. Forest and Bird Tauranga is... Read More