Waihī Beach legend Dan Harris leaves 60-year surf lifesaving legacy
Dan Harris QSM, a cornerstone of Waihī Beach surf lifesaving for over 60 years, has died in Hamilton aged 87. Tributes flow for a community legend.
Two Northland women train to become New Zealand's first footcare assistants, tackling diabetes-related amputations.
Dan Harris QSM, a cornerstone of Waihī Beach surf lifesaving for over 60 years, has died in Hamilton aged 87. Tributes flow for a community legend.
Summer Shakespeare Tauranga Trust shifts As You Like It to Waimārino Adventure Park after a venue closure at Te Puna Quarry Park, with two final shows on 2
Katikati's Poutama youth employment programme launches its 2026 cohort from a new base at Katikati Christian Centre, with an open day on 28 February.
Piripi Paraeana uses his cooking and mana to help Katikati's rangatahi open up in Poutama's youth employment programme — and an open day is on 28 Feb.
Matahui School hosts a Community Fair on 28 February from midday to 3pm, featuring laser tag, face painting, food trucks, market stalls and family activiti
Katikati's Kids Hunting and Fishing Competition returns 27–29 March with early bird entries now open, a new paddleboard prize, and eligibility extended to
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.
Kai Resilience maps crop swaps, food forests, community gardens and kai projects across Aotearoa — a Vector Group Charitable Trust programme. List free.
Ngāti Manawa aims to establish a forestry bio-hub to reverse economic decline in Kaingaroa and Murupara, potentially bringing new jobs.
Ngāti Manawa seeks to establish a forestry bio-hub in Bay of Plenty to create jobs and revitalise the local economy.
Get the latest on Western Bay's summer activities, library hours, and more. Find details for a fun and relaxing holiday season.
Recent colour-coded school reports raise concerns among principals about their simplicity and effectiveness.
Labour and the Greens argue the Employment Leave Bill will harm thousands of workers, promoting insecure work conditions.
Tertiary Education Commission reports a decrease in job website users after a $21.7m project.
The Firearms Safety Authority rebukes a firearms lobby group over allegations of police bullying and standover tactics.
H5N1 bird flu raises concerns for native wildlife as experts warn of potential catastrophic impacts.
Greenpeace argues that NZ First's pledge for oil and gas funding should be redirected to renewable energy initiatives.
Bulls School reports significant disruption due to the theft of copper pipes, affecting heating in classrooms.
Tourism operators are concerned about the impact of bird flu on New Zealand's vulnerable bird species.