Candidates for the Whanganui electorate clashed in a debate in Stratford, showcasing their policies ahead of the upcoming election.
John East's art exhibition highlights New Zealand's birds.
Local Community Patrols serve as safeguards for Katikati.
Western Bay of Plenty District Council is consulting on its Draft Annual Plan 2026/2027, proposing an 8.13% rates rise and $5.8m in extra roading funding.
A wanted Waihī man escaped police after a five-kilometre foot chase through Katikati on 18 March. Several other arrests and thefts were also reported in th
Te Whānau a Tauwhao hapū gifts the name Te Ara Mātauranga to the new Waihī Beach library and community hub, due to open in July.
LiveWell Waihī Beach and Waihī Beach Lifeguard Services win the 2026 Western Bay Best Collaboration Award for an accessible beach changeroom — a NZ first.
Kai Resilience maps crop swaps, food forests, community gardens and kai projects across Aotearoa — a Vector Group Charitable Trust programme. List free.
Vector Group Charitable Trust (CC45966) builds kai resilience, regional directories and digital tools from Te Puke. Here's how Te Puke Today fits the network.
Te Puke's Capitol Theatre reopens with exciting events and community engagement after three years of closure.
Russell Lowe, renowned for kiwi breeding, honoured in King's Birthday Honours for contributions to horticulture and the kiwifruit industry.
New facilities in Bay of Plenty aim to convert wasted wood into valuable biochemicals and biofuels.
Entrepreneurs in Bay of Plenty aim to convert wood waste into biofuels and biochemicals at new proposed facilities.
The agricultural investment arm of the Mormon church acquires its second kiwifruit orchard in New Zealand to support its operations.
Kai Resilience maps crop swaps, food forests, community gardens and kai projects across Aotearoa — a Vector Group Charitable Trust programme. List free.
A Rotorua kura is pushing back against Rotorua Airport's opposition to its expansion plans, seeking answers after years of barriers.
Airlines are adding 48,000 seats for the peak tourism season, with record visitors from China expected during summer and Chinese New Year.
A new survey shows New Zealand consumers are more cautious with money and the economic outlook compared to five years ago.
New data reveals the regions with the highest house price growth over 10 years, along with current standings since the post-Covid peaks.
A Rotorua kura is pushing back against Rotorua Airport's opposition to its expansion plans, seeking answers after years of barriers.
Concerns grow as opponents call for safety evaluations on new LNG provider to be shared with the community.
Upgrades to a Salvation Army transitional housing facility in Christchurch aim to better support men rebuilding their lives.
A survey reveals that the giant tortoise population on Aldabra Atoll has reached approximately 180,000, the highest count ever recorded.