Local News
11:21am Fri 15 May, 2026
SPCA is calling on animal lovers to open their homes and foster animals in need this winter, with thousands of dogs, puppies and farm animals requiring care... Read More
11:16am Fri 15 May, 2026
The red and yellow flags are down for the season, but there is no 'off” switch for Waihī Beach Lifeguard Services members. After another busy summer,... Read More
11:13am Fri 15 May, 2026
A major milestone has been reached in plans to protect and celebrate one of New Zealand's most significant archaeological sites. The Western Bay of Plenty... Read More
11:10am Fri 15 May, 2026
Hume Pack-N-Cool's third annual free Fun Run & Walk in Katikati is coming up in July - with a new 10km course option. Hume Pack-N-Cool external operations... Read More
11:07am Fri 15 May, 2026
The success of the first Bay of Plenty Clash of the Colleges on a Katikati kiwifruit orchard last Friday, May 8 has prompted the organisers to plan an event... Read More
10:58am Fri 15 May, 2026
Waipuna Hospice is set to benefit from an upcoming community concert in Tauranga, bringing together local performers for an afternoon of music and fundraising. 'Hearts... Read More
10:55am Fri 15 May, 2026
Pāpāmoa's local business network is stepping into a new era, with a rebrand aimed at better reflecting the fast-growing coastal community. Alongside the... Read More
10:51am Fri 15 May, 2026
Sarah Mileham is stepping into the spotlight as one of New Zealand's fast-emerging opera singers. She recently achieved a string of competition wins, taking... Read More
10:47am Fri 15 May, 2026
A closed-door council decision to close two Tauranga libraries and a public pool on Sundays to save money has shocked users of the facilities. Tauranga City... Read More
10:41am Fri 15 May, 2026
The Tauranga Civic Choir is striking a celebratory note in its 65th anniversary year, returning to one of the most beloved works in the choral canon - Messiah... Read More
10:37am Fri 15 May, 2026
Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand has launched a bold campaign for CF Awareness Month this May, asking New Zealanders to 'Give a F' for the 600-plus Kiwis living with... Read More
10:34am Fri 15 May, 2026
With no pool on-site, a Pāpāmoa primary school has found another way for its 495 students to enjoy learning from water-based play. Golden Sands School officially... Read More