Local News

Thousands take to the turf

After nearly two decades, the Vantage National Masters Tournament will be held in Tauranga once again - and it's the biggest one yet! It was 2005 when our city... Read More

‘Tough’ men taking on the harbour

He's gone head-to-head with some of the most frightening and monstrous lads - yet former rugby league legend Richie Barnett is absolutely terrified of an ocean... Read More

This exhibition is the worst!

A not-so-serious, satirical exhibition that pokes fun at art and artists themselves is kicking off at the Tauranga Historic Village today, February 17. The organised... Read More

Reaching out for you and your children

As a dad of two and having gone through the family court system before - Jim Smith knows how tough it can be - and he's here to help other Tauranga fathers in... Read More

The lassie and the lad

After meeting for the second time in 1962, they were engaged just seven days later. What started out as a whirlwind romance for Vivienne and Barrie Shaw, has now... Read More

Lions, bowls and charity

A love for community and the lure of competition are bringing the 12 Bay of Plenty Lions clubs out in force for the second annual Lawn Bowls Tournament on Sunday,... Read More

A short film fest for the two-wheeled devotee

A nationwide film festival celebrating cycling in all its glorious shapes and forms is returning to Tauranga this Monday, February 20, as part of its ninth annual... Read More

Cover Greerton, and give back!

It's only five months until Greerton's trees will be dressed up again and the village transformed into a woollen wonderland from July-August in the annual Yarn... Read More

Here to help – clothing items $1 each!

Greerton's St Vincent de Paul is the place to be this month, with the store having a huge clearout, and each clothing item only $1 each for all of February. ... Read More

New Coastguard champions needed

It's late afternoon, the water is still and everything seems calm until suddenly the radio comms jump into life - someone in the harbour needs your help, and fast! Tauranga... Read More

Old cop travels the Comète Line

He was a bigamist, a bootlegger, a jailbird who did 14 months in Alcatraz, and a soldier of fortune. The chameleon Captain Donald Kenyon Willis - a likeable rogue... Read More

Sally bids farewell

Sally Benning is stepping down as Mainstreet Manager for Greerton Village after an impressive stint in the role. 'I've had an amazing seven-and-a-half years working... Read More