Local News
11:08am Fri 01 Dec, 2023
When he's running down to the finish-line, all nine-year-old Finley McIntosh will be thinking about is going faster and the relief he'll feel in a racing moment's... Read More
10:42am Fri 01 Dec, 2023
Gavin Knight's personal Santa story sounds as fanciful as the legend of the fat, bearded bloke in the red suit itself. Consider this. Gavin's been a Santa every... Read More
10:37am Fri 01 Dec, 2023
Western Bay of Plenty's much-loved annual Wander Dog series is this summer offering three walks around the district and a Doggy Day Out party, where pets are... Read More
10:22am Fri 01 Dec, 2023
St Peters in the City is once again in the thick of organising its free annual Christmas dinner for the community - and needs volunteers, food donations and funds... Read More
10:05am Fri 01 Dec, 2023
He's a heavy diesel mechanic by trade and a 'Tree Shepherd' come tinsel time when the bells ring out for Christmas. For Steven Chinnery-Brown and his wife Kaitlin,... Read More
09:57am Fri 01 Dec, 2023
A new 'living seawall' that will attract marine plants and animals to the waterfront along The Strand in Tauranga City is under construction. The seawall will... Read More
09:45am Fri 01 Dec, 2023
Tauranga City Council is shining a spotlight on the incredible talents within the local disability community at this year's celebration of the International Day... Read More
09:25am Fri 01 Dec, 2023
Tauranga City Council is 'committed” to having the Wairoa Cycleway ready before Christmas -meaning the traffic lights cutting across State highway 2 at Carmichael... Read More
09:18am Fri 01 Dec, 2023
The organisers of Katikati's MenzShed are hoping their new premises will attract locals back and see that the benefits extend well beyond the wooden projects. The... Read More
09:08am Fri 01 Dec, 2023
A development brass band, established in the city six months ago, is having its first concert on December 3 - and everyone is welcome! Annabelle Stewart created... Read More
09:02am Fri 01 Dec, 2023
In the spirit of giving back this holiday season, Curate Church is gearing up for the ninth year of its impactful annual initiative, the 'Gift of Groceries', and... Read More
08:50am Fri 01 Dec, 2023
This weekend heralds the beginning of Santa riding sleighs through towns in the Western Bay of Plenty and Tauranga, greeting crowds before his big day of mahi on... Read More