Local News

Frank’s Kauri sanctuary

The three hectares of residential zoned land in a Tauranga central suburb that is home to one of the world's largest collection of Kauri trees belongs to... Read More

Help for the broken hearted

Many people seem to have it all outwardly, but inside may be falling apart, crushed and wounded by their past, whether it be loss, abuse, or broken-heartedness. ... Read More

Flocking to the bird show

Rainbow colours abound amongst Martin Earles' finches. The Tauranga veterinarian is looking forward to helping run next weekend's Tauranga Bird Club Animates... Read More

Papamoa ratepayers ask for $150,000

The Papamoa Residents and Ratepayers Association - PRRA - has made a submission to the Tauranga City Council's Long Term Plan for a grant of $150,000 per annum.... Read More

Have a say on Tauriko for Tomorrow

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and Tauranga City Council are preparing for the next round of community consultation and engagement for Tauriko for Tomorrow. People... Read More

Queen’s birthday half marathon

For the past six years, Graham Lawler has been hanging a sign from Gareth and Jo Morgan's balcony, advertising the Mount Maunganui Runners and Walkers Club's Half... Read More

Spinning the wheels for 30 years

You can tell a lot about a person by the way they 'drive' their shopping cart around a supermarket. Some slowly navigate it through each aisle as though they... Read More

Demolition at The Elms to begin

The next stage in the development of a new visitor experience for The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga is due to begin in mid-May with the demolition of the two houses and... Read More

Kicking cancer with a football star

Rebekah Stott is used to a physical battle. Playing over 70 times for the New Zealand national women's football team, the Football Ferns, the defender's leadership... Read More

Giving back to NZ

Searching for a Justice of the Peace to witness the signing of a document or to swear an affidavit at short notice can be a puzzling affair. For new migrants, having... Read More

Women’s Super Rugby is ready to rumble

Current Black Ferns loose forward and Bay of Plenty Volcanix captain, Les Elder, is adding another feather to her cap after being announced as the captain of... Read More

New polo event to become Mount tradition

A new polo event is being launched this summer at Mount Maunganui. Local organiser, John Guise and his partners were ready to launch the new 'Polo in the Bay' event... Read More