Local News

Rock, jazz, reggae and blues at festival

The festival hub main stage at Tauranga Racecourse will be pumping this weekend, rain or shine, with 12 acts booked to perform at Bloom in the Bay. The broad... Read More

Special guest flies into Tauranga for reunion

A training aircraft used by the National Airways Corporation, with a history dating back to 1929, was a special guest at the NAC's reunion held at Classic Flyers... Read More

EV leaves behind fuel burden

Papamoa Community Patrol is saving fuel and keeping their neighbourhood safe with their brand new electric vehicle. The Papamoa Community Patrol were delighted... Read More

The power of the Hallelujah

Hallelujah! Celebrate this New Zealand Christmas with a stunning live performance of Handel's 'Messiah'. The dramatic music is full of vivid 'painting' and encompasses... Read More

The ‘B’ in CBD

People are reporting more vacancies in buildings across Tauranga's CBD. Piccadilly Arcade chair Dave Bridgens is one CBD dweller who has noticed more vacant buildings... Read More

The wonder of magic

Amazed and excited gasps are heard in the crowd, as a rabbit mysteriously appears from the magician's hat - which was empty only moments before! The Lions Club's... Read More

Their blood runs green

'Poppa' has spent a chunk of his life serving others, running search and rescue, saving lives. So it's ironic there's no-one, or nothing, to save his life. 'Pretty... Read More

The stories behind the names

He's a handsome man. Beautiful perhaps. And there's the wistful 'Lawrence of Arabia' gaze from the depths of the keffiyeh, the traditional Arab headscarf. It's... Read More

Gear up for Get Outdoors Week

Are you ready to go on a local adventure and celebrate the natural wonders of the Western Bay of Plenty? Get Outdoors Week starts this Saturday, November 12,... Read More

Roadworks hurt businesses

Maunganui Rd shop owners are frustrated that council-contracted roadworks have turned their street into a one-way thoroughfare - and one businessowner believes... Read More

Teeing off to save mates

Western Bay of Plenty construction workers will tee off for their mates in Greerton this Saturday, November 12, raising awareness and funds for their industry's... Read More

Fillies with Muzzies at the All USA Day

The Bay of Plenty Mustang Owners Club is once again hosting its highly popular All USA Day show on Sunday, November 13, at Classic Flyers in Jean Batten Drive. The... Read More