Local News

New booster plan in time for winter

Kiwis aged 30-plus will be able to access the new Covid bivalent booster from April as part of the Government's plan to keep Kiwis safe and take pressure off our... Read More

Brigade’s 70 years of service on display

In August 1950, a disastrous fire destroyed the Farmers store and adjacent fish and chip shop on Main Street, Katikati. Townspeople could only watch helplessly... Read More

A festival of culture

In its 23rd year, this year's Multicultural Tauranga Festival is shaping up as one of the biggest yet! The festival returns this Saturday, March 18, at the Historic... Read More

A small cheery slice of life

It was always kind of comforting. Down The Strand's higher-end eating strip - with offerings of $24 duck risotto, $23 seasonal gnocchi and $24 Lebanese fattoush... Read More

Wait not over for some...

While the wait may be over soon for some, others will have to hold tight until June to see their local Pathlab clinics reopen. Pathlab clinics at Greerton, Ōtūmoetai,... Read More

Dine in and help out!

A Tauranga restaurant owner facing his own business woes in the current climate is dishing up goodwill this coming Monday night by raising funds for the Cyclone... Read More

Stunning sculptures to sell, for South Africa

As Sam Steel opens another container-load of hand-made sculptures, she knows a group of families in South Africa will benefit from her fast-growing 'hobby'. Sam... Read More

All gas, no brakes this Sunday!

After a setback from Cyclone Gabrielle - Tauranga's Auto Extravaganza is set for this Sunday, March 12 at The Strand from 9am-2pm. The vehicle festival will... Read More

Easter with Opus Orchestra

The new Easter-themed programme from Opus Orchestra, called 'Let Your Spirit Fly', is a collaboration of artistic talents with the Opus orchestra joined on-stage... Read More

Litter clean-up at Maketū Spit

People are being invited to join the Maketū Spit Clean-up this Sunday, March 12 from 9am to 11am. The clean-up is to celebrate Seaweek and Sustainable Backyards... Read More

Wild, passionate and haunting music

Take three former New Zealand Symphony Orchestra players, an Arts Laureate composer, a bass player of renown, a charismatic singer and you have the Kugels! The... Read More

Rip warning for near-drowning hotspot

Mount beachgoers are being warned to steer clear of a growing rip near the Sunbrae Grove beach access after five people were pulled out of the spot in two near-drowning... Read More