Local News

Move for Movember

A Tauranga woman has organised a series of fun, active events to be held at venues around Tauranga City on November 20 to raise funds for Movember and BOP Youth... Read More

Taking on the world’s strongest

Tauranga man Rich Farrell, also known as 'The Madness', will represent New Zealand with his mighty strength at the Official Strongman Games in Florida on November... Read More

A promising concert by local musicians

An afternoon of thrilling music unfurling from instruments played by award-winning local musicians is on this Saturday, November 12, with the return of Tauranga... Read More

Opening their doors to celebrate!

Welcome Bay Kindergarten, one of not-for-profit Inspired Kindergartens' early learning centres, is asking the community to donate quality children's books and... Read More

Sworn in, now time for the mahi

A season of change has kicked off at Western Bay of Plenty District Council with the new council holding its inaugural meeting this week. On Monday, new Mayor... Read More

‘Celebrating greatness’ with virtuoso clarinet

Classical music lovers are in for a great treat when Bay of Plenty Symphonia performs its final concert of 2022 at Holy Trinity Church on November 20. Alongside... Read More

Best of bowls on new greens

Feelings of excitement and relief are among the Bowls Matua club members, having finally opened their new artificial greens after a three-year project journey. Bowls... Read More

A trip down memory lane

The staff and children at Brookfield Kindergarten are eager to hear stories from former students at the facility's 50th birthday celebrations this Saturday, November... Read More

Two hundy to battle lung cancer

To help a work colleague continue her cancer treatment, and to raise awareness of lung cancer, physiotherapist Chris Edwards will be fundraising through a battle... Read More

Gear up when you’re in the garden!

Western Bay of Plenty gardeners are being urged to guard against Legionnaires' disease during the spring and summer gardening season. National public health service... Read More

Abstract art and metal humour

The Grey Warbler Gallery is more than just two galleries showcasing metal sculptor Clive Armstrong's and abstract artist Angela McKenzie's stunning work during... Read More

Community backs horse racing in Tauranga

Racing Tauranga has been boosted by the community's support for the sport despite a delay to decide its future in the city. Tauranga City Council has delayed... Read More