Local News
04:21pm Fri 23 Jun, 2023
It was sad but serendipitous at the same time. A Bay of Islands family, beset by tragedy, needed a big strong boat. Another family, a Tauranga family, beset by... Read More
04:16pm Fri 23 Jun, 2023
Threads of aqua hues will wind their way through the heart of Greerton, bringing life and joy while raising support for worthy causes this winter. On July 2,... Read More
04:11pm Fri 23 Jun, 2023
It was a disaster…. 'Because I put in three or four months of hard work building that plane and it crashed, and was destroyed in about 10 seconds flat.” Oh,... Read More
04:06pm Fri 23 Jun, 2023
With each sketch, colour and brush stroke, Tauranga youngsters will reflect on what it means to embrace diversity in our community. For the fourth year, Multicultural... Read More
04:02pm Fri 23 Jun, 2023
After more than 40 years in the heart of the city, Tauranga Mini Golf may have to say goodbye to its greens in coming years. Tauranga Mini Golf's owner Mike Head... Read More
03:58pm Fri 23 Jun, 2023
A new group has been formed in Tauranga to address concerns about the level of care provision for older people living in their own homes. The newly-formed Home... Read More
03:54pm Fri 23 Jun, 2023
Bongard's Pharmacy first opened in Greerton by Mr Bill (William) Bongard in June 1953. This June, the local pharmacy will see its 70th anniversary - all while... Read More
03:51pm Fri 23 Jun, 2023
Papamoa and Te Puke communities are witnessing a significant improvement in their access to medical imaging services with Bay Radiology opening its new state-of-the-art... Read More
03:46pm Fri 23 Jun, 2023
Fresh faces are on the way for the Bay of Plenty electorate at the upcoming general election - and they're both eager to take the reins as an MP this October. National... Read More
02:01pm Fri 16 Jun, 2023
Katikati resident Helen Ware reckons she can hear things she's never heard before since having cochlear implant surgery 10 months ago. 'Not until I got the cochlear... Read More
01:50pm Fri 16 Jun, 2023
Reece Cobb does not have a standard teenage daily routine. The 16-year-old New Zealand gymnast, who has her eye on next year's Paris Olympics, trains six days... Read More
01:42pm Fri 16 Jun, 2023
A wonderful calendar of Matariki events are kicking off this weekend at The Historic Village! The Incubator Creative Hub will launch their Matariki celebrations... Read More