Local News
10:45am Fri 06 Apr, 2018
I walked to work this week - 19 minutes door-to-door - just because Martin Parkes suggested indirectly that I should. I walked to work a second morning, again at... Read More
10:44am Fri 06 Apr, 2018
It was enough to melt the heart of a proud young mum - her special wee boy heaving weights around in his own special way at an aspiring athletes meeting in Tauranga. 'He... Read More
10:42am Fri 06 Apr, 2018
It's a simple, procedural, postal by-election to fill a vacancy at Tauranga City Council, but three weeks out from the close of voting, there has been a heated... Read More
04:57pm Thu 29 Mar, 2018
Dave Teale is a Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard crew member who wears two hats. He's on the 'wet crew' on the boats and he is also a radio operator, where you will... Read More
04:52pm Thu 29 Mar, 2018
'The truth is, libraries are raucous clubhouses for free speech, controversy and community.” Paula Poundstone, the American comic, author, actress amongst... Read More
04:50pm Thu 29 Mar, 2018
He may only be 18, but Tauranga's Jordan Grant is making his mark in the world of motorsport. He recently won the Junior Champion's title at the MotorSport NZ ClubSport... Read More
04:47pm Thu 29 Mar, 2018
Do you, or someone you know, have a creative project in mind but need funding to get it off the ground? The Creative Communities Scheme could help you! But be quick,... Read More
04:43pm Thu 29 Mar, 2018
'After nine months out of work, I got my dream job. The only problem was that there was limited parking around. I took a chance and got caught. Okay, I will pay... Read More
04:40pm Thu 29 Mar, 2018
They tell you it'll be a long walk, to eat a lot of carbs, pack a bunch of electrolyte drinks and wear some light gloves, because your hands might get a wee bit... Read More
04:39pm Thu 29 Mar, 2018
The annual Easter egg hunt is on once more this Sunday at the Katikati Bird Gardens, so grab the kids and bunny hop them out to pick up some tasty chocolate treats. There... Read More
04:37pm Thu 29 Mar, 2018
Farm Street residents fighting a proposed bus interchange on their street have been told their protest could result in Baypark being considered as a temporary location. Residents... Read More
04:35pm Thu 29 Mar, 2018
They're a staple at modern A&P shows, attracting huge crowds eager to see men - and increasingly women - flex their muscles. Strongman competitions are a growing... Read More











