Local News

Girls – have a swing at cricket!

Western Bay of Plenty Cricket Association is trying to swing the door open wider to give more girls a fun taste of cricket by offering a new female-only non-competitive... Read More

Auditioning for Summer Shakespeare

Lovers of Tauranga's Summer Shakespeare will be delighted to know local thespian and director Pascal Tibbits is holding auditions for 'The Tempest' on Sunday,... Read More

Tokens for toys

A wonderland of preloved toys awaits at this year's Community Toy Swap in Pāpāmoa! Last year was the first time the Pāpāmoa Toy Library held the Community... Read More

Bitching baking for the community

Real 'good bitches' get in the kitchen and bake! And no it's not derogatory or sexist - because being a 'good bitch' is an all-inclusive term. This month marks... Read More

Popular waterfront attraction slam dunked

It quickly became a popular haunt - a place for young people to hang out and shoot hoops, a council facility, a basketball half court opposite Bobby's on Dive... Read More

The film is here

'Our whole life was on that ship,” says Tauranga resident Craig Fellows, after the MV Rena grounded on October 5, 2011. 'All of our memories - wedding photos... Read More

Sun to fuel cruise season

It's set to be a hot and dry summer and Mount Maunganui souvenir shop owner Ian New is predicting a great cruise ship season to match! Launching off this month,... Read More

Fijian celebrations in Te Puke

The Bay of Plenty Fijians Community are celebrating Fiji Language Week and Fiji Independence Day in Te Puke from October 7-14. The celebrations begin with a flag... Read More

Teen bullied while waiting for the health system

A Tauranga teenager with a bleeding tumour on his lip is facing up to eight months wait for treatment through the health system. His stepfather Gus says the 13-year-old... Read More

Election EV promises

Proposed investment into infrastructure for electric vehicles will see more people turning to battery power according to Automobile Association's Simon Douglas. Earlier... Read More

The call goes out for novels

They need help so they can help others. 'They' is the Harbour City Lions, And they need books, lots of books, for their annual racecourse Charity Book Sale in... Read More

Tourists could help gallery’s funding shortfall

Toi Tauranga Art Gallery could charge tourists in future. Gallery admission is free with a donation encouraged. The question of charging visitors was raised at... Read More