Local News
10:59am Fri 07 Jul, 2017
Trash to fashion, upcycled junk, photography and short movies - artistic ways for dealing with waste came to the fore again this weekend in Tauranga. Ninety-five... Read More
09:17am Fri 07 Jul, 2017
Sport Bay of Plenty's Virtually on Track initiative is inviting families to colour their world these school holidays in an educational and interactive explorer... Read More
08:58am Fri 07 Jul, 2017
It was an unidentified young truck driver and a woman on her way to work who restored Trudy Riley's faith in human kindness. 'And somehow I just want to reach out... Read More
08:59am Fri 30 Jun, 2017
When 73-year-old Roy Gardiner stood up at parliament recently to receive an award for his volunteer work he was overcome by emotion - he couldn't believe... Read More
08:45am Fri 30 Jun, 2017
Australian 'sexploitation' expert Melinda Tankard Reist will be bringing her message about the link between pornography and violence to Bay parents, educators and... Read More
08:44am Fri 30 Jun, 2017
Members of the public will have the chance to find out more about the cyber currency bitcoin at a special presentation next week. The Bay of Plenty Linux User Group... Read More
08:40am Fri 30 Jun, 2017
The kids at school might have sniggered at former Te Puke High School student Shane Tofaeono's decision to become a professional dancer - but no one is laughing... Read More
08:39am Fri 30 Jun, 2017
America's Cup helmsman Peter Burling can expect another street parade when he returns to his home town. At 26, Peter is the youngest crew member to ever helm an... Read More
08:38am Fri 30 Jun, 2017
It turns out competition between petrol companies doesn't extend to premium fuel. Pahoia resident Bill Murphy regularly fills up at BP Te Puna. He uses premium... Read More
08:32am Fri 30 Jun, 2017
Would you catch a water taxi to work? That's what local ferryman Glen Proctor wants to find out from Omokoroa residents. He's one himself, so he's seen first-hand... Read More
08:31am Fri 30 Jun, 2017
A simple homework project has turned into a philanthropic mission for one Tauranga mother and daughter who want to make sure children aren't going without lunch... Read More
08:30am Fri 30 Jun, 2017
Losing an eye to cancer has changed her life, but Tauranga local Elle Lagerberg isn't backing down yet. In 2013 Elle, 32, was diagnosed with intraocular melanoma... Read More