Local News

Tauranga Takeover

Calling all metalcore, groove metal, black metal and doom metal fans! Tauranga is set to be taken over on Saturday by pop punk and heavy metal bands. 'We've... Read More

Battle site to be redeveloped

The redevelopment of the Te Ranga battle site reserve in Pyes Pā has begun this week. The plan is to provide a more appropriate setting befitting its historical... Read More

New home creating brighter futures

The sound of laughter fills the air as children bounce and play on the trampoline in the Homes of Hope backyard. More children can now join the fun after... Read More

Marimba magic in Tauranga

Tauranga marimbist Yoshiko Tsuruta is finally set to play a piece of music written specifically for her in front of a home audience. Yoshiko was set to... Read More

Kids’ winter warm-up

It's that chilly time of year where everyone's dollar gets spread even thinner. But this year, Batman is coming to the rescue thanks to Curate Church and... Read More

Celebrating our rainbow community

A collision of colour and shapes spill from the entrance of Tauranga Art Gallery and expand all the way across the floor and up the stairs. The bold installation... Read More

Shibori silk on display

Raglan artist Jean Carbon's exhibition at The Art Lounge NZ is a soft flow of mandarin colour, with swathes of hanging silk floating gently in the air. The... Read More

Pets Aid therapy for those in need

Residents at Matua Radius Life Care were treated to some very special visitors recently. Dumbledore and his girlfriend Tonks were welcomed by almost 60... Read More

Holiday park site holders told to move on

Permanent site holders at the Bledisloe Holiday Park in Little Waihi have been told to pack up their caravans and annexes and move on. The news came as... Read More

Rare ride for rare fight

A sweet ride on a 2021 Harley Road Glide is what Adam Fenech is offering the winner of an online auction aimed at helping a Bay of Plenty cancer sufferer. Adam... Read More

Bringing young chefs to the table

Three young chefs have been battling it out during the school holidays to get their dish on the Norris and Bell menu this Saturday. The Norris and Bell... Read More

Power of pizza and song

Pizza and song is bringing Te Puke youngsters together in a way that only food and music can. Te Puke's Youth Choir has over 25 members, and they'll be... Read More