Local News

Uffindell targets gang convoys on first day as MP

National's new MP for Tauranga Sam Uffindell submitted his first Member's Bill, which aims to prevent gang convoys in the city, just minutes after being sworn... Read More

Off-street parking fees rise

Tauranga City workers got a surprise earlier this week when off-street parking fees went up. Tauranga City Council increased the city's off-street parking... Read More

Mother-of-four earns L’Oréal fellowship

Te Puke woman and University of Waikato PhD student Kiri Reihana has become the first Māori PhD pupil to receive the L'Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science... Read More

Comforting those passing on

Bay of Plenty duo Gaylene Delaney and Robyn Wilson are gearing up to provide 'assistance and comfort” to those who are nearing their final days of life. The... Read More

Expo can turn dream career into reality!

The Canvas Tauranga Careers Expo opens its doors next Friday, August 12 and Saturday, August 13 at TrustPower Arena, in what will be the region's most comprehensive... Read More

Emma’s art to protect the sea

Little Tauranga artist Emma Christie's poster greets people at Fergusson Park's entrance to spread an anti-pollution message. The 10-year-old Matua Primary school... Read More

Birmingham buzz

The Bay of Plenty's star-filled roster of 19 athletes are gearing up for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, which kick off today NZ-time and close Monday August 8. Well-known... Read More

Young potters dive into ocean theme

An exhibition of all things 'Ocean, above and below' will be held at Bethlehem Pottery Club tomorrow, thanks to the work of some creative youngsters in the recent... Read More

Keep community pools afloat

Tauranga City's aquatic centres and community pools are feeling the drain on their staff this year due to Covid-19, winter illnesses and a lack of international... Read More

Creating meaningful responses to loss

A strong desire for people in the community to be empowered to create meaningful responses to loss is a driving force behind a planned workshop in Tauranga to... Read More

Building a ‘hand-up for six BOP families

Habitat for Humanity will give six Bay of Plenty families a 'hand up” into homeownership with their rent-to-buy programme. The non-for profit organisation... Read More

A vision in-line

It's popular on ice and field - however Mount Mustangs president Joel Coppins is making sure the sport grows on inline skates too. Joel says inline hockey is... Read More