Local News

Toto takes on Tauranga

One of the world's favourite American rock bands will meet Tauranga residents all the way, at what's been pegged as the region's hottest gig of the summer. Toto... Read More

The rugby year in review

The 2018 rugby season had plenty of highs and lows from a Bay of Plenty perspective, with the continued increase in women playing the game a highlight. It seems... Read More

Public barbecues good option for summer fun days

If you wanted to, you could do a public barbecue crawl around Tauranga and the Western Bay for over 25 days straight without having to cook your dinner in the... Read More

Your photo could win!

With $10,000 up for grabs, entries are flooding in for the Trustpower Photographic Competition, now in its third year. The exhibition calls for entries to the... Read More

How high can Kane go?

How high can Kane Williamson take his astonishing batting tallies? Already, the maestro batsman who grew up and learnt his craft in the cricketing nurseries of... Read More

Pet owners guide to summer

Most dog owners believe their pooch is the best, and none of them are wrong. But while you may love your four-legged friend, the unfortunate reality is that regardless... Read More

Young entrepreneur taps job market

It tells us there is a definite demand for teenager employment if there was an easy way of connecting that pool of workers with the marketplace. And that's what... Read More

Lochlainn looking ahead after lifesaving success

You don't get a lot of time for resting on your laurels when you're a driven man, like Tauranga's Lochlainn O'Connor. He's fresh from scoring three gold medals... Read More

With Seafood comes precautions

Ham, lamb and Christmas pudding are givens for the holiday period. But if shellfish have also been harvested for the Christmas Day table, then these tips from... Read More

Swimmers Go Bananas Thanks to T&G

A lovely 'bunch' of bananas will head to beaches around the country this summer thanks to one of New Zealand's largest and oldest fresh produce companies. T&G... Read More

Colour-coded bins accepted in more places

More recycling and rubbish bins will be installed around the country in time for summer, with the accepted standard colour codes. The bins will be installed in... Read More

A day at the races well spent

Having a flutter on the nags is a time-honoured tradition, and our part of the world is no exception. When you choose to spend a bit of time at Tauranga races... Read More