Bay of Plenty apprenticeships drought: Industry calls for more support
Tauranga Boys’ College alumnus Charlie Cunningham, 20, had not secured an electrical apprenticeship after a three-year search. Cunningham…
AI revolution is coming for service jobs: How work will change by 2030 – Bruce Cotterill
But the next massive transformation will change all that once again. As of early 2026, approximately 1 billion…
Concerns for native birdlife as pack of dogs at large in Waioweka forest
“It’s not a pet that has gone missing. It is not a hunting dog that has got lost.…
Best Easter events around Aotearoa
Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery, Hamilton On now until April 19 | Open daily 10am-5pm…
Netball: Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic co-captains Erena Mikaere and Georgie Edgecombe on shared leadership
Her weekly routine is split between team trainings in Tauranga and her own strength and conditioning work back…
Bay of Plenty private ambulance operators sentenced for deception over use and access to controlled drugs
The investigation into the pair arose after a concerned locum pharmacist contacted Medsafe about the quantities of controlled…
Bay of Plenty births up but experts warn living costs delay the starting of families
The region’s estimated population of 351,500 in June 2025 has increased 16.6% since 2016. When compared to the…
Wellness tourism drives demand for Bay of Plenty off‑grid escapes
Canopy Camping Escapes co-founder Liz Henderson said guests were willing to pay a premium for a luxurious rural…
Fast-track approval for Takitimu North Link Stage 2 Western Bay upgrade
Stage 1 of the project, connecting Tauranga to Te Puna, is now in its fourth year of construction.…
Western Bay of Plenty’s biggest 2025 election spender was Margaret Murray-Benge
She believed the results showed it connected with voters. Margaret Murray-Benge ran for mayor and a seat in…
Bay of Plenty veteran ready to dig deep at NZ excavator operator showdown
Bay of Plenty champion Andy Morris with 1-year-old granddaughter, Ivar, at Fieldays after winning the Bay of Plenty…
Tauranga in 12 hours: Best things to do in the Bay of Plenty hub
Tauranga Farmers Market. Photo / Supplied Breakfast at Oscar & Otto 51 The Strand, Tauranga Otto & Oscar.…