Local News
11:20am Fri 19 Oct, 2018
The kereru has swooped to glory for the first time in Forest and Bird's annual Bird of the Year competition. Amassing a total of 5833 votes, the kereru, or wood... Read More
11:19am Fri 19 Oct, 2018
If you're heading to St George's Anglican Church this Sunday, don't be surprised if you end up sharing a pew with a dog, a cat or even a budgie or two. The Tauranga... Read More
11:18am Fri 19 Oct, 2018
Hard work, and the leading of a peaceful life alongside others, regardless of caste and colour, are among the fundamental beliefs of Sikhism. These beliefs and... Read More
11:52am Fri 12 Oct, 2018
You don't have to be an art expert to appreciate the work artists put into each stroke. Te Puke Art Society's annual exhibition is on once again, showing off... Read More
11:51am Fri 12 Oct, 2018
Tauranga's sporting royalty will be honoured at the 60th anniversary of Tauranga Boys' College over Labour Weekend. Black Caps captain and world class batsman... Read More
11:50am Fri 12 Oct, 2018
One of Papamoa's favourite community events is returning for another year, promising an even bigger and better day for the whole family. The Golden Sands School... Read More
11:50am Fri 12 Oct, 2018
Bay of Plenty artists Ria Hall and Tiki Taane, along with co-writer Te Ori Paki, have received the Maioha Award at the 2018 APRA Silver Scroll Awards for the ballad... Read More
11:49am Fri 12 Oct, 2018
Tauranga Intermediate School student Utsav Kumar has the look of someone who has many memorable moments ahead of him in his chosen sport of cricket. But 180 off... Read More
11:48am Fri 12 Oct, 2018
It's not really a subject you'd want to bring up at the dinner table, but Diane Cheyne believes it needs to be said. Tauranga resident Diane is one of around... Read More
11:47am Fri 12 Oct, 2018
A team of Mauao kaitiaki (guardians) will offer free training to help keep a damaging fungus off the Mount Maunganui landmark. Pohutukawa trees that encircle... Read More
11:46am Fri 12 Oct, 2018
A charitable trust working to support Te Puke youth may have to close its doors if it can't make its rent payment this month. The Vector Group Charitable Trust,... Read More
11:46am Fri 12 Oct, 2018
White crosses will start appearing on Tauranga waterfront from next week as a Field of Remembrance is installed to mark the lives of the region's soldiers who... Read More