Local News

Sharnae runs Welcome Bay cycling trap

The Welcome Bay resident isn't even a cyclist, but he sensed a life-threatening hazard for those who are. And he called for action. 'When they have to stick up... Read More

Bringing war history to life

They were all designed to kill, maim or injure. Now they're mounted like Christmas baubles in a red velvet-lined presentation case. But the case is labelled 'grenades',... Read More

Mount company flourishes on four day week

'TGIF - thank God it's Friday”, the universal cry of relief in offices, factories and workplaces anywhere and everywhere, come Friday. The week and the work... Read More

Rico shoots for the basketball big time

When you meet 14-year-old Rico Nelson, your first reaction might well be 'someone could make a damn fine basketballer out of him.' But you'd be too late, because... Read More

Healthy Homes urgently needs heaters

Even with a sniff of spring in the air there are still hundreds, if not thousands, of homes in the Bay of Plenty that are cold, damp, and challenging to live in. That's... Read More

Provincial pride is what matters

Thank goodness for the Mitre 10 Cup, which kicked off last night at North Harbour. There is a desperate need for the rugby competition that gives fans more than... Read More

Increase in filming sparks film industry roadshow

To help connect local people with upcoming film career opportunities, Bay of Plenty Film will be delivering a series of free Film Industry Pathways Workshops Bay... Read More

Moa Experience to leave no trace

Organisers of a community trail run will be doing their best to leave a minimal footprint on the environment by encouraging participants to carpool and bring their... Read More

Tauranga City FC aim to up development game

Tauranga City Football Club is aiming to take talent development in the Western Bay to a new level with the announcement of a new coaching panel to lead its football... Read More

SAR kids shoot the breeze with Ambassador

The United States ambassador Scott Brown and his wife Gail dropped into Tauranga for the first time this week, and they made some special time for four local teenagers... Read More

Feeling enriched in your fifties

Being unattached in your mature years is daunting for some, but it doesn't have to be. Research shows the demographic is shifting when it comes to our relationships,... Read More

Arborist to battle it out at the NZ short course

Tauranga arborist Mark Goldstone is setting his sights on the UTVbits New Zealand short course champs. After winning the North Island division of the New Zealand... Read More