Local News

Carols, food and cheer!

Gather the family and Christmas spirit - because Tauranga's large-scale Christmas in the Park is back! This year's Christmas in the Park is at Soper Reserve on... Read More

Lower Kaimai to create a Menz Shed

Lower Kaimai residents are trying to rally members for their very own Menz Shed in their corner of the community. Motor mechanic Graeme Klitscher, who has lived... Read More

Katikati cultivates Pa Harakeke

A project to cultivate a flax-growing site in Katikati - which will eventually flourish to be a site of workshops, educational programmes and exhibitions - has... Read More

Bay’s young creatives recognised

The creative talents of young people from across Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty have been celebrated in the annual Q Awards. Entrants aged 16-18 submitted... Read More

Get along RescuesPalooza!

Western Bay of Plenty residents are invited to attend a one-day, market-style festival with 20-plus stalls offering everything from jewellery and candles to face-painting... Read More

Get your trap on

Eradicating pests in your own backyard will be made easier with Predator Free Bay of Plenty's Tauranga Trap Library. The Sunday, December 11, Predator Free BOP... Read More

Celebrate summer sunsets on the water

Trinity Wharf and Bay Explorer are giving locals a chance to admire our city from a different perspective, announcing their dinner and sunset cruise package is... Read More

Restrictions amended in city’s Water Watchers plan

Tauranga greenfingers can rejoice - with the year-round plan for managing water in Tauranga, called Water Watchers, including a new allowance for watering vegetable... Read More

The noble calling that is umpiring

Trent Boult whacked the first ball of his innings straight back down the wicket, almost taking out umpire Phil Reed. A 160 gram, rock hard, red missile propelled... Read More

Tradies fight for charity

Fists will be thrown in the ring this Saturday, December 10, for Bay Boxfit's Base Up Battle of the Trades IV Corporate Boxing show. This will be the fourth time... Read More

Summer events for everybody

Picture this: you are soaking in a saltwater pool at the foot of Mauao as the sun begins to set on a perfect New Year's Day. A local musician is providing your... Read More

Poroporoaki for Bobby

When it comes to family, friends and fresh fish, it's always whānau first for Tauranga's fresh fish king Robert (Bobby) Tonihi Palmer. The much loved 68-year-old... Read More