Local News

Safe harbour in troubled times

Driving his new $2million boat home to Wellington from Auckland didn't quite go to plan for John Morgan and his family. Pleasure craft, Transition, is a 2007... Read More

Big bubble brings home the bacon

Residents at the Mount Maunganui RSA Welfare Trust Village are full of appreciation for their lockdown angels. 'They did grocery runs, mowed lawns, spent time... Read More

Artists emerge after hibernation

Creative, arty things are happening at Level 2 People can go and look at art again, with exhibitions popping back up all over the region. Things to see, hear... Read More

Getting in on the ACT

A new ACT party candidate is planning to stand for Tauranga at the general elections this year. 'I am standing to raise ACT's Party Vote in Tauranga,”... Read More

Local student winner in international peace award

Chante Gollop, 13, a past student at Otumoetai Intermediate School, has become an internationally recognised artist by winning a merit award in the Lions International... Read More

Back on track

In a bid to compete with the virtual, world two Mount Maunganui dads have spent the last two years toiling to get a bike track in Arataki Park. Their efforts... Read More

Big build boosts CBD hopes

The Tauranga City Council is eying up a proposed new development in the CBD as a temporary solution for its scattered staff. Property developer Wills Bond & Co... Read More

Opera in your garden

Fancy a spot of garden opera at your birthday? Operatic duo Angus and Anna Simmons have found a way to continue to bring people live music during COVID-19 Alert... Read More

Macandmor at your door

The Macandmor Art Space collective has closed its doors but can still park a picture at an afficionado's front door. 'We've made the decision to close our physical... Read More

Trimming illustrious locks

Emerging a little like hairy cavemen from Level 3, distinguished gentlemen all over town took themselves, their moustaches and beards promptly to their local barbers.... Read More

Helping locals find their ocean spirit

Porina McLeod is thrilled to be back on the water. As a tour guide operator and owner of East Coast Paddler, Porina says the company has been telling stories... Read More

Game-on for bird hunters

Game bird hunting season starts tomorrow - and despite being three weeks later than usual, local hunters are stoked. 'There's plenty of excitement out there in... Read More