Local News

Dragon boats dashing across waterfront

The Splash n Dash Dragon Boat Festival returns to The Strand Waterfront on July 18 from 9am to 2pm, promising an exciting day of fast-paced racing and family... Read More

Trading the Gold Coast for a ‘dirtbag’ life

No toilet, no running water, no phone service and shoddy electricity. It's the 'feral dirtbag” life to power her passion for seed saving and she wouldn't... Read More

Silver success for Waihī Beach Butchery

Sponsored Content Waihī Beach Butchery has earned national recognition, taking home a silver medal at the 100% New Zealand Bacon and Ham Awards for its Manuka... Read More

Cycling the length of the mighty Danube

For most people, a cycling holiday might involve a few scenic trails, and a leisurely café stop. For Bay of Plenty conservationists Anna Wentsch and Callum... Read More

Students head to Africa for debating finals

When the world's best young debaters gather in Kenya next week, two students from Tauranga will be among those representing New Zealand. Tauranga Girls' College... Read More

Matariki inspires trio of new exhibitions

Three new exhibitions celebrating the themes of Matariki are now on display at The Incubator Creative Hub, following their launch at the creative hub's monthly... Read More

Powering the Navy with percussion

He's been part of the New Zealand Navy for nearly two decades, but instead of being at the helm of ships, weaponry or defence strategy, he's been armed with... Read More

A puzzle with a purpose

'It's to make kids think,” Tauranga Woodcrafters Guild member Mike Buck, 87, said. 'For a starter, they're completely puzzled.” That's exactly... Read More

Winter magic at McLaren Falls Park

Families looking for a low-cost way to keep children entertained these school holidays will find plenty to explore at McLaren Falls Park, where a new StoryWalk... Read More

The Daily Café closes for six-week makeover

The Daily Café in Te Puke has closed its doors for six weeks while it undergoes a major renovation designed to strengthen its role as a café and... Read More

New principal at Ōtūmoetai Intermediate

Ōtūmoetai Intermediate's new principal has big shoes to fill as he succeeds Henk Popping, who held the position for more than two decades. But Blake Carlin... Read More

Warm feet, brighter futures for Pāpāmoa students

A new community partnership is helping ensure dozens of Pāpāmoa College students can head to school this winter with warm, dry feet. The Pāpāmoa Food... Read More