With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mary McQuistion. Mary passed away on 1st November 2025 at Waikato Hospital, aged 84 years. Cherished wife of Ken McQuistion. Beloved mother of Peter, Sandy ...

Members of the public and Surf Life Saving New Zealand lifeguards worked together to save swimmers caught in dangerous rips at Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa on Saturday. Both incidents happened outside ...

Brad Mosen had the speed and the right moves to claim his second Bill Buckley Midget Car Classic victory at Baypark Speedway on Saturday night. Photo / Stuart Whitaker/The Write Angle Former New ...

A charity that raises funds for high-impact, New Zealand-based medical research to help save, extend and improve the lives of children is hosting its first lottery. Cure Kids raises money to support ...

Traffic is moving slowly between Tauranga and Katikati on State Highway 2 today due to tree works and drainage maintenance, with Stop/Go operations in place from 7am to 7pm. Photo / Supplied.

Kawerau voters have selected two sisters to sit side-by-side on the Kawerau District Council. New Kawerau Māori ward councillor Gloria Leokava-Taani is the younger sister of second-term district-wide ...

Artist Tracey Finch is one of the artists exhibiting her work from a home studio during the BOP Open Studios art trail weekend in November. The BOP Open Studios art trail weekend returns from November ...

Katikati resident Phil Christophersen and his heading dog ‘Emma’ have been visiting their town’s dog park regularly since it was fenced last year. But they reckon it needs dog agility equipment to ...

So how can you get a good night’s sleep, keep your house feeling dry and cool and stop mould growing in the process? Check out our 10 tips for beating the humidity below. When it’s muggy, your best ...

Te Puke High School’s Te Ringa Āwhina students are set to shine on stage. The students from the school’s special education unit are gearing up to take centre stage in their upcoming production, called ...

Next week there’s an opportunity to spread a little early Christmas cheer as Te Puke’s annual emergency services street appeal takes place. But please, don’t have rice on your gift list. The food ...

Paws at the ready, pooches! Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s first Wander Walk is coming to Te Puna Quarry Park on November 8. The free, guided dog walk is one of five being held across the ...