Local News

He’s still a ‘bit of all right’ 70 years on

After 70 years of marriage together, Brits Ray and Liz Bates wish 'everybody could be as happy”. It was back in England in the 1950s when Ray and Liz's... Read More

Frankie Stevens hits the road with NZ Highwaymen

With deep regret, legendary singer Eddie Low has decided to withdraw from the NZ Highwaymen 2024 Tour due to ongoing health concerns. But fans can rejoice -... Read More

Dodge, hit, win!

'Watch out ...!” yells your teammate as a whirl of red comes hurtling towards you. In a blink of an eye you sidestep just in time. You're still in... Read More

Community urged to address meth ‘pandemic’

With concerns mounting over the escalating methamphetamine crisis in the Western Bay of Plenty, health advocates are rallying the community for a crucial discussion... Read More

Slow adoptions impacts dog rescue centre

A Bay of Plenty organisation that rehomes dogs it collects on death row from pounds around the country has had to temporarily close its doors due to adoptions being... Read More

New ‘home base’ for service personnel

A space to support veterans and service personnel will be up and running the start of June at Tauranga RSA. On Tuesday, June 4, Tauranga RSA will open a support... Read More

Tauranga boy receives yacht to aid recovery

A Tauranga boy who sustained severe neck injuries in a diving accident has received a significant boost in his recovery journey. Te Mero Elder, 12, has been presented... Read More

‘Tour de Fern’ pedals Olympic hype in Tauranga

Bay of Plenty residents are invited to polish that winning spirit ahead of the Olympics with a dynamic nationwide event Tour de Fern - Sprint for the Fern, coming... Read More

Not too late to enjoy the last one

The Waihī Beach Art & Craft Fair has been running for 20 years this year and organiser Colleen Low says it's time to say farewell. 'Twenty years ago my friend... Read More

Check out YouthFest!

An inspiring, free-entry festival designed by and for young people in the Bay of Plenty - to align with Youth Week - is on in Tauranga this Saturday, May 25. YouthFest... Read More

Help keep our community warm!

Residents in nearly 100 Bay of Plenty homes were kept toasty and warm last year thanks to Sustainability Options, which provides free sustainable living advice in... Read More

Helping migrants get settled

Finding your way around a new city or town can be tough, especially as a migrant. Thankfully in Tauranga, Multicultural Tauranga is here to help. They offer... Read More