Costs of elite sport: The sacrifices behind Bay of Plenty’s rising athletes
The trip cost a few thousand dollars, more than the $2000 his family had typically spent on basketball…
Tauriko Business Estate: Bay of Plenty kiwifruit growth drives 182-bed RSE housing proposal
It also included an additional accommodation unit for two on-site managers. Each accommodation unit could house seven people.…
Ōmokoroa public toilet dispute: Western Bay council to reconsult community
The toilet in question was relocated from Waihī Beach and installed near a walkway and cycleway in the…
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…
Drones, a barbershop and big wins: Tauranga Business Awards 2026 celebrate Bay of Plenty’s best
SYOS Aerospace develops and manufactures autonomous uncrewed vehicles, including drones, robotic vessels and ground vehicles. It is dual-headquartered…
Local elections 2025: James Denyer confirmed as Western Bay of Plenty Mayor as final results declared
Voter return was 38.06%, being 15,301 votes, including special votes, which have now been validated and counted. Return…
Bay of Plenty’s Phoebe Scherer crowned 2025 Young Grower of the Year
The seven finalists competed in a series of practical and theoretical horticulture modules, testing their vegetable and fruit-growing…