Local News

Support your school to win $10k of sports gear

Pāpāmoa's seven schools will duke it out this winter in a friendly competition to win $10,000 worth of sports equipment donated by Pāpāmoa Plaza. Every time... Read More

Festival of climate action

Envirohub has unveiled plans for a Climate Action Festival set to sweep across the Western Bay of Plenty this week in a wave of green enthusiasm. With an inspiring... Read More

Cory coasting between Omanu and Gizzy

Cory Hutchings will be surfing between coasts as he takes on a new role as lead sports advisor at Omanu Beach Surf Life Saving Club. The former world surf lifesaving... Read More

Greerton blossoms with festivity

In a burst of vibrant colour and cultural celebration, Greerton Village is gearing up to again host the much-anticipated Cherry Blossom Festival, promising a delightful... Read More

Building a club asset for decades to come

Mount Maunganui Golf Club is driving into the future with an exciting new project estimated at $2.5 million. The club is planning a state-of-the-art driving range... Read More

Mounties finally meet ‘Mountie’!

The long-time mascot of Mount Maunganui Primary School has, for the first time, visited the children it inspires. Mountie was 'born' 10 years ago and taken on... Read More

Free chance to fall in love with tennis

It's time to come and play some tennis at the annual Love Tennis event this Sunday, September 10, from 10am 4pm. The courts at local Tauranga clubs are ready for... Read More

A royal occasion for our men

Get in your finest regal wears and raise awareness for prostate cancer at the Royal Blue Do! In its fourth year of supporting the Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ,... Read More

Mini golf drives on

After fearing he may have to say goodbye to mini golf for good at Memorial Park, Mike Head has been given the all clear that the legacy will live on - just on... Read More

BOP ballers chase hoops, hopes & higher education

Two of the Bay's up-and-coming star basketballers have scored university scholarships to play overseas. Briarley Rogers and Hineaupounamu 'Missy' Nuku flew out... Read More

A special remembrance concert

Creating hope through action is the focus of a remembrance concert being hosted by Grief Support Services on Sunday, September 10, and held for anyone impacted... Read More

An Olympic experience of a lifetime

From not being into sport at school, to competing against world class athletes - Hayley Little has come a long way in her Olympic journey. The Special Olympics... Read More