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'Ready and excited': New location for Homegrown festival revealed
Homegrown is returning to its roots, dubbed an 'unbeatable location' by the local mayor.
Taupō catches Supercars fever as town amps up for racing weekend
The third round of the 2025 Repco Supercars Championship, the ITM Taupō Super440, is here.
Vessels run aground in Coromandel after channel disappears
Waikato Regional Council said it knew of four vessels that grounded.
BoP summer music festival guide: Kiwi band reveals 'ridiculous' ritual
The hottest music festivals in Taupō, Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Coromandel.
HC Post closure marks end of 45-year-journey
There is more history to the Hauraki-Coromandel Post than meets the eye.
One-stop sporting hub for BoP a step closer
The Bay of Plenty Movement HQ is one step closer to reality.
Cathedral Cove walking tracks to reopen before next summer
DoC announced the first steps needed to restore walking access.
New Zealand's most 'Instagrammable' locations revealed
A newly released ranking, based on Instagram data, shows the country's most popular spots.
Haggis and highland dancing lifts the spirits at Paeroa's Scottish party
Paeroa celebrated the best of Scotland last weekend.
Longstanding Coromandel community journalist dies
The local community says goodbye to "a lovely person" and "exceptional editor".
Remembering Gabrielle: Coromandel still recovering from cyclone
Summer has finally arrived in New Zealand - unlike a year ago.
Winning rose named in honour of 7-year-old girl who died of a brain tumour
Award-winning rose named after a 'brave' little girl.
Beach Hop hops around the Coromandel
The first of two Beach Hop festivals this summer kicked off last week.
Tauranga rose breeder cleans up at NZ Rose of the Year awards
Rob Somerfield has won five of the eight awards, including the NZ Rose of the year.
Progress results say Paula Southgate re-elected as Hamilton mayor
Southgate received 13,693 votes so far, with Geoff Taylor in second with 12,395.
Know your local candidates before you vote
Figuring out who to vote for can be quite a big task but there are tools to help you.
Smoked Paprika set to spice up rock quest national final
Hamilton band from Hillcrest High School is one of seven set to play in Auckland.
Revival of rail in Pokeno and Te Kauwhata on the cards
The proposal is part of a wider Regional Public Transport Plan that is open for feedback.
Game-changing development opportunity opens for Te Aroha
The council bought land to develop for industrial purposes and attract businesses.
Waikato honey creates a buzz on international stage
Two Waikato honey producers win big at this year's London International Honey Awards.
Morrinsville rallies community to give tiny bat and other wildlife a fighting chance
Predator Free Morrinsville is being launched on Saturday with a working bee - all welcome.
Polio survivor urges people to learn from history and get jab
Retired nurse Jan Wills-Collins points out striking similarities between Covid and polio.
Matamata farm Jersey Girl Organics offers a different taste
Jersey Girl Organics is trying to stick out in the multi-million dollar milk industry.
Waikato Regional Council still considering Sleepyhead appeal
1100 homes for up to 3000 residents, and a factory with 2600 new jobs is planned.
Steampunk lifestyle a family affair for the Granthams
The steampunked Grantham clan is excited for the Nuts and Bolts Minifest this weekend.