Local News
07:00am Mon 09 Mar, 2026
Tauranga will come alive with the sights, sounds and flavours of the world when the Tauranga Multicultural Festival returns on Saturday, March 14. Running from... Read More
05:00pm Sun 08 Mar, 2026
Hundreds of custom and classic cars, along with motorbikes and hot rods will go on show this month at the popular Pukehina Surf 'n' Sand Autorama. Pukehina community... Read More
11:00am Sun 08 Mar, 2026
Sixty-five children from nine Bay of Plenty schools have so far registered for this year's 'have a go try-athlon” at the Ōmokoroa Domain. Hosted by Pahoia... Read More
06:00am Sat 07 Mar, 2026
March marks Rare Disorder Month, with March 21 also recognising World Down Syndrome Day - a time to acknowledge both rare and more common chromosomal conditions. In... Read More
03:00pm Fri 06 Mar, 2026
An 11-year-old from Katikati is building an impressive tennis resume as she makes her mark on the national tennis stage. From small-town courts to a national... Read More
11:42am Fri 06 Mar, 2026
Third-year medical student Arabella Urwin has been named the 2025 recipient of the Ngāi Tamarāwaho Peri Kohu Memorial Scholarship, a $5000 award supporting aspiring... Read More
11:41am Fri 06 Mar, 2026
New skaters signing up with Moana Roller Derby this year will be coached by two athletes who have competed on the world stage. Tauranga skater Jasmine Cooper... Read More
11:31am Fri 06 Mar, 2026
When Ukraine was invaded in 2022, Harriet Campbell was helping run her family's popular café in the Kaimai range. Today, the 33-year-old Tauranga woman,... Read More
11:20am Fri 06 Mar, 2026
When Robert McClue rolled up his sleeve this week at the New Zealand Blood Service's Cameron Rd donor centre, it wasn't for the first time - or even the 100th. The... Read More
10:55am Fri 06 Mar, 2026
Tauranga's much‑loved Holi Colour Splash festival returns to Memorial Park this weekend, promising a vibrant celebration of colour, culture and community connection. Now... Read More
10:43am Fri 06 Mar, 2026
Ken Sanders' 1970-era Muir-Hill 101 tractor is big, bright and beautiful - and it's heading into the city tomorrow to the Vintage Family Fun Day and Crank Up at... Read More
10:38am Fri 06 Mar, 2026
After last year's successful Waddle the Mount event, the community-focused charity walk is returning in 2026 with a new route and a fresh name: the Penguin Parade. The... Read More












