Local News
11:28am Fri 12 Jan, 2018
When you think 'Bay of Plenty', beaches is one of the first things that springs to mind. Thousands of people flock to Mount Maunganui and Papamoa beaches every... Read More
11:25am Fri 12 Jan, 2018
A dozen or more statues of the Hindu pantheon of gods and goddesses are awaiting their ceremonial installation in Tauranga's first Hindu temple at an event set... Read More
11:24am Fri 12 Jan, 2018
It's business as usual in 2018 for New Year honouree Alan Turner, who still plays bridge twice a week at the Tauranga clubrooms. The talented player was awarded... Read More
11:23am Fri 12 Jan, 2018
Some of the country's top shearers will be heading to Te Puna on Saturday for the annual Speed Shear competition, with a special cause top of their minds this year. Te... Read More
11:22am Fri 12 Jan, 2018
'It is a thing of great beauty,” explains Lloyd Breckon. That's why he was happy to commit 30 of his 83-years - a good chunk of his life - to building one. The... Read More
11:18am Fri 12 Jan, 2018
All things avocado will be celebrated in Katikati this weekend at the annual Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival. Cooking demonstrations, food stalls and even... Read More
11:15am Fri 12 Jan, 2018
Hurling coloured powder at one other in the spirit of fun is an ancient ritual that has been practised in Hindu communities for thousands of years, and it's coming... Read More
11:09am Fri 12 Jan, 2018
Whether you live on a farm, a lifestyle block, in a city apartment or a house in the suburbs, the modern A&P show has something for everyone. The Tauranga A&P Lifestyle... Read More
11:08am Fri 12 Jan, 2018
New charitable trust MAHI Performance is launching this Saturday at the Bethlehem Sports Club. The core team will be joining the launch of the Hangarau Storm rugby... Read More
11:07am Fri 12 Jan, 2018
It's the cricket nursery that delivered Brendon McCullum, Kane Williamson, Tim Southeee, Steve Smith and Virat Kohli to the international stage. It's the ICC Under-19... Read More
11:02am Fri 12 Jan, 2018
He was on the brink of celebrity, of being an animal A-lister - a poster-boy for his kind. But sadly Devin's been robbed of that. And we have been robbed of him.... Read More
10:47am Fri 05 Jan, 2018
Tauranga's Sikh community will play host to thousands of visitors this weekend as people come from far and wide to celebrate the birthday of Guru Gobind Singh. The... Read More