Tauranga’s medical mission ship MV YWAM Koha returns to Tauranga harbour on Saturday following a successful tour of New Zealand. “It should... Read More

Providing a safe haven for homeless and rescued animals is the focus of a pet expo and garage sale in Te Puke later this month. The RRR - Rescue, Revive,... Read More

  Gracey Glover never expected a summer of fun with friends to end up with her being able to afford a home of her own.   Although she hoped... Read More

  Construction on the Bayfair flyover is underway with four supersized steel cages recently craned into the middle of the roundabout, providing the... Read More

Urban wall artist Alex McLeod has completed nearly 20 murals around Tauranga, delighting the public with his marine and wildlife themes painted across... Read More

Ginger, tortoiseshell, grey, white, long or short haired – the mere moggy in all its mix breed glory still gets a chance to win awards.   The... Read More

  A dinner discussing racism and how to combat it has showcased a variety of views from a diverse range of Tauranga’s people.   Four... Read More

When music students at Papamoa College spent time focusing on performance this week, one of NZ’s leading musicians Joel Shadbolt came along too. As... Read More

  It’s time to get out and try Maketu’s brand new shared cycleway and walkway.     The shared path was officially opened... Read More

  The recently established Lakes Community Association will be holding a public meeting on Wednesday, May 19 at Taumata School to provide residents... Read More

  A scout group in Mount Maunganui is taking out the trash when it comes to littering, and putting residents on notice for their fly-tipping habits.   The... Read More

  A Bay of Plenty couple are praying for remission following a devastating cancer diagnosis.   Thirty-six-year-old Riley Scown was diagnosed... Read More

  NZ’s Music Month is a good time to tune into local bands and musicians, staying ahead of the winter blues with a fresh dose of new as well... Read More

  Hopukiore or Mount Drury is often the forgotten hill when compared to its famous counterpart Mauao, but one that offers a lot of history. Around... Read More

  Des Watson is on a mission. A mission to keep New Zealand’s waterways clean and free of waste.   Des started his journey on January... Read More