Lawyers say elderly couples married for more than 50 years and applying for visas are being asked to prove their relationship is real with WhatsApp chats. They want reform of partnership visas and a ...

Each year a local charity brings colour, connection and compassion to Tauranga through two iconic celebrations. The One Love Charity held its annual Tauranga Diwali Festival this month and is now ...

Legislation this month will soon allow Kiwis to build granny flats up to 70m sq in their backyards without a building consent, unlocking more housing choices and delivering on a k ...

Te Puke Art Society is holding its annual exhibition next week – and it could present an opportunity for a bit of early Christmas shopping. The exhibition is held in the society ...

A $96 million wastewater treatment plant will be built in Te Puke - the Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s largest-ever capital project. The new facility will replace the 1987-built Gordon St ...

What secrets lie within the homes you pass each day? The Rotary Club of Tauranga Sunrise invites residents to find out at ‘Behind Closed Doors 2025’ on Saturday, November 15, ...

The Bay of Plenty Bromeliad Club is preparing for its annual Bromeliad Spring Sale on Saturday, November 8, at Wesley Church Hall, 100 13th Ave, Tauranga. Running from 8am-12pm, the sale promises a ...

For some, touch rugby provides a bit of fun with whānau and friends at the beach or in the backyard. For others, it’s their favourite summer sport. As the touch rugby season ge ...

Keeping track of Te Puke’s rubbish hot spots has highlighted one area in desperate need of some TLC. The town’s railway corridor is the target of Keep Te Puke Beautiful’s la ...

A new building consent exemption for rooftop solar panels came into force this month after the Government clarified the rules as part of their construction industry reforms. “Earlier this year, I ...

Mount Maunganui College students are learning the old school way of recording music as they prepare to release this year’s annual album. The 32 Year 9-13 students have been lear ...

As Holy Trinity Tauranga prepares to celebrate its 150th anniversary this weekend, the parish family is reflecting on a legacy that continues to evolve – from a humble missionar ...