Local News
08:00am Fri 17 Sep, 2021
What do a paper clip and the tasty treat Pods have in common? Both are being used as a trading tool to get a house. Michael Gibbon is using a packet of... Read More
08:00am Fri 17 Sep, 2021
An accumulation of data on kererū - the New Zealand pigeon - is now in its final year, and experts are asking for the community's help one last time. Tony... Read More
08:00am Fri 17 Sep, 2021
If there's a volunteer or community group that you think is making an impact in the Western Bay of Plenty, now is the time to nominate them for a TECT Community... Read More
08:00am Fri 17 Sep, 2021
Vivien Knap was heading to her favourite coffee spot this week when she noticed that a bird has set up home inside a red traffic light at the Greerton roundabout... Read More
08:00am Fri 17 Sep, 2021
A Tauranga teen's tenacity won him an award at a recent Blue Light Life Skills programme. Caleb Evans won the Overall Merit Award ahead of 22 others, at... Read More
08:00am Fri 10 Sep, 2021
St John is one of 194 charities and community organisations benefiting from this year's record Acorn Foundation distributions across the Western Bay of Plenty... Read More
08:00am Fri 10 Sep, 2021
A $1.4 billion investment in the Bay of Plenty's transport system has been announced - and has prompted a mixed response from some of the region's leading figures. Waka... Read More
08:00am Fri 10 Sep, 2021
The possibility of another liquor store in Brookfield has spurred the community into action, with a local school filing a petition to oppose it. An application... Read More
08:00am Fri 10 Sep, 2021
The dragon boating team Bay Dragons are looking for new members, so if you're keen to try a new sport and meet some great people, then now is the time to give... Read More
08:00am Fri 10 Sep, 2021
Almost everyone loves butter chicken, and one Tauranga restaurant has been offering the tasty curry free of charge to people who are struggling financially. ... Read More
08:00am Fri 10 Sep, 2021
Water skills for life is something Moss Burmester gained as a young boy. With two parents who showed him the skills needed to live a fulfilling life on... Read More
08:00am Fri 10 Sep, 2021
The mundane task of core drilling isn't something many tradies jump at, but Ethan Harris is quite happy to get behind the tools. He is currently carrying out... Read More