1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (670+ words) The Kawhe Kōrero group started by Graham Hoete meets at Blended Cafe in Pāpāmoa. Two different Tauranga residents have reached the same conclusion: if te reo Māori is to thrive, people need opportunities to use it in everyday life. Graham…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (310+ words) The Bay of Plenty is ready for its close-up. Film Bay of Plenty’s new showreel highlights not only the region’s diverse locations but also the people, local knowledge and communities that help bring productions to life. “One region, many worlds…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (1217+ words) National Party MP Stuart Smith (left) has created a Local Government Amendment Bill to ensure elected members have access to council information, and Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell (centre) backs the bill. Tauranga City councillor Glen Crowther shares his previous struggles…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (808+ words) While commercial kiwifruit is a boon for the economy – particularly in the Bay of Plenty – the wild variety is a serious plant pest. “Wild kiwifruit are a serious threat to the environment,” Chris McKay, Bay of Plenty Regional Council biosecurity…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago   (252+ words) Snow is forecast to create hazardous driving conditions on the Desert Rd overnight, with up to 2cm expected near the summit, prompting MetService to issue a Road Snowfall Warning for State Highway 1. The warning is in place from 8pm Monday until 3am Tuesday…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (975+ words) Councillors have received a new assessment of landslide risks on Mauao, but no decisions have been made about the future of council facilities at its base. In a Wednesday meeting, Tauranga City councillors heard more information was needed about rockfall…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (239+ words) Bay of Plenty's winning streak rolls on! Lady luck continues to smile on Bay of Plenty, with more big Lotto wins for the region. A Rotorua punter was one of three nationwide to win $333,333 each with Lotto First Division last…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (955+ words) It’s bigger than the Olympics and worth millions to the Bay of Plenty economy. As nearly 30,000 people converge on Tauranga for the Zespri Aims Games at the end of this week, organisers say the event has grown into more than…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (399+ words) Scientists have discovered 11 species of ancient bryozoan in southern waters. Pictured is the Retihornera squamosa. Several species of an ancient marine creature have been discovered in southern New Zealand waters, despite scientists believing only two varieties remained. Bryozoans are small,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (535+ words) A $9.7 million funding boost from the International Visitor Levy has been welcomed by Federated Farmers. It says the funding “will put feral goats and wild deer directly in the crosshairs”. “This is an incredibly positive announcement and exactly the kind…...