Local News

‘Everything to play for’

Tauranga volleyballers Tom Reid and Jack McManaway have enjoyed two wins, one loss and now it's time for the decider. The pair are to fight to win gold at the... Read More

Trio bound for Berlin!

Three Tauranga athletes head to Germany in June to compete in the Special Olympics World Games 2023 - and are fundraising to make their dream trip come true.... Read More

Dazzling jazz under the blue!

The 60th Port of Tauranga National Jazz Festival is back this April - bringing jazz back outdoors! Festival-goers can enjoy listening to jazz swirl from talented... Read More

Taking on Mauao

For the first time in 24 years, Mauao will host the New Zealand Mountain Running Championships and challenge athletes from across the country next weekend. The... Read More

When silence in the suburbs was shattered

They say there's only a few days between a good and bad haircut. But it's the beginning of the molt Ronaldo, so you won't be the only rooster short of feathers.... Read More

Celebrating our caregivers

Its Foster Care Awareness Week - and Caring Families Aotearoa is celebrating big to thank caregiver champions that step up and raise our tamariki. Foster Care... Read More

The Pratt’s final farewell

A local family found themselves in a surreal moment on discovering the Pāpāmoa house they'd been contracted to demolish was their old family home. 'We bought... Read More

The world is your oyster!

More than 50 destinations will be on display at this year's Seniors & Travel Expo, so it's time to start planning that long-overdue getaway! This expo is the... Read More

Work begins on elder housing redevelopment

Work to redevelop the elder housing village on Heron Crescent in Katikati is underway. The project to redevelop the village, which is more than 40 years old, will... Read More

New water source for Tauranga and Western BOP

A huge milestone for the area, the ambitious Waiāri Water Supply Scheme introduces a new drinking water source for Tauranga and, in time, Western Bay of Plenty.... Read More

Sharing a positive community and lifestyle

Enjoy an independent lifestyle and gain while you share in the community at Karaka Pines. Unlike traditional retirement villages, residents receive much more value... Read More

Try a kids’ Try-athlon for Pahoia School

Calling all kids aged between five and 13! The annual Pahoia School 'Have a Go Try-athlon' is back this month and promises to be a fun day out for the whole family. The... Read More