A season of summer kicks-off in Waihī Beach
The free event includes live entertainment, food trucks, farmers market and activities.
Mum and dad build epic 36m, glow-in-the-dark waterslide in their backyard
“It’s just one of those silly things you do in life to entertain yourself."
Dr Monty Soutar's Kāwai series captivates New Zealand readers with history
Soutar's Kāwai series blends fiction and Aotearoa's history
Think you’re not flexible enough to take up yoga? This 74yo will prove you wrong
Bill Hale is showing everyone it's never too late to start something new.
'My Nara Smith': The TikToker sharing Māori kai with the world
'I think Māori culture is spreading all over the world.'
Best bangers! Bay snarlers snare top sausage gongs
Butchers from the Bay of Plenty region were among the best.
Work to commence on Tairua to Pāuanui trail after consent granted
A long-awaited trail connecting the towns has gained resource consent.
Kiri Allan reveals new pūhoro ta moko
The ta moko is the work of Northland artist Anikaaro Harawira.
Singaporeans pay $40m for 24.9% of five-village retirement chain
'This is a capital-intensive business. We really want to expand' – chairman Bill McDonald.
Talented 8-year-old gymnast Azaria's big dreams
Azaria Tai is 8 years old and showing a lot of potential in her gymnastics. She hopes to one day go to the Olympics and represent New Zealand. Video / Ayla Yeoman
Coromandel seafood festival celebrates local 'goodness'
Thousands converged on Whitianga over the weekend for a sample of the seafood.
Country music awards hit high note with renowned guest artists
Country music singers from throughout New Zealand are vying to be the best.
JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth
Most older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.
Chomping down bigtime: Fast-food giant expanding in NZ
New outlets across the country contributed to the New Zealand arm performing strong.
Motorcycle enthusiasts to converge on Coromandel town
Kickdown Festival with music and motorcycles set to return to Whangamatā.
What’s next for Dame Lisa Carrington after the Olympics?
The kayaking superstar is taking the opportunity to teach a new generation.
It's official - this tiny town makes the best toasties in NZ
The region has secured the hotly contested Great NZ Toastie Takeover competition (again).
'Little Ref': 13-year-old whistleblower making a big noise on rugby field
Tauranga's kid ref for rugby Arthur Rickard.
Social media etiquette: Should you follow your boss?
And how should bosses navigate connecting with staff online?
Where is NZ's best toastie? Battle heats up in mouth-watering race
Who will win the 2024 Great NZ Toastie Takeover?
Richard O’Brien returns with a musical for the modern era
Richard O'Brien returns with a new darkly comic fairytale for the stage
Social media etiquette: The dos and don'ts of work group chats
How to avoid getting yourself in a pickle.
'One last time': Sublime with Rome to play in NZ on final tour
Sublime with Rome cannot wait to come Downunder and play.
Lifestyle news around NZ
Saving Colin McCahon
Finn McCahon-Jones on the launch of a $1.5m fundraiser to preserve his grandfather’s artistic legacy. Video / Michael Craig
Saving Colin McCahon: Up to $1.5m needed to fix failing database and find lost paintings
Exclusive: Grandsons reveal grand plan to preserve and expand Colin McCahon's legacy.
Coromandel athletes feature in 2kg 'homage to surf culture'
Unbound Vol 1 weaves together pictures and interviews with NZ surfers.
'Difficult and murky territory': Should you connect with your kid's friends online?
'It might mean that you need to censor your online behaviour and what you post.'
Social Media Etiquette: How to interact with your kid's friends
Should you follow if they ask? If so - how should you interact? Video / Alex Cairns
Speed, blind and double dates return as singles fall out of love with apps
Dating today requires courage: 'People are terrified at the moment about rejection.'
Vote now! Rotorua in running to host Six60 show
Fans are set to decide where the 'One More Show’ tour finale will take place.
Supper clubs are gathering steam, so what does it take to host one?
Carly Gibbs pulls up a chair to learn how they work.
Ten spots to stop on your Western Bay road trip
Katikati Advertiser has compiled a list of attractions and things to do in the Western Bay
Dress code 'smart-casual': How to get the look right and still be professional
Some office workers say they aren’t paid enough to look 'fly'.
Teen actors in BoP launch TikTok series
A new TikTok series has launched, created by a group of teens from Bay of Plenty.
'I'm just going to say it as it is': New Georgia Lines album shares vulnerability
The songs were written during some personally challenging times.
Why for some people, answering a call is a ‘fate worse than death’
'Telephonophobia', a type of social anxiety, is common amongst Gen Z and Millennials.
Meet the Kiwi bodyguards protecting NZ’s rich and famous
Clients have safe rooms, intruder detection, CCTV, drivers, and kidnap protection plans.
Hollie Smith: Painting nudes, regaining her voice and confronting infertility
Ahead of an art exhibition and tour, the musician reveals the true cost of creativity.