Local News

New ‘house of stories’ taking shape

After nearly three decades working in Bay of Plenty libraries, Tauranga Libraries and Community Hubs manager Joanna Thomas is preparing to help open the city's... Read More

Special picnic a time to remember lost loved ones

WARNING: This article discusses suicide and may be upsetting to some readers. People and whānau affected by suicide loss will have an opportunity to remember... Read More

Special loom weaving community together

A new community art project is inviting Bay of Plenty residents to turn old T-shirts into something useful - while weaving new connections along the way. The... Read More

Revised Welcome Bay Rd plans released for feedback

Sponsored Content The Welcome Bay community is being asked to provide feedback on revised local transport improvements designed to enhance safety, reduce... Read More

A welcoming centre that turns no one away

This month, five Tauranga-Western Bay community centres are running an awareness and fundraising campaign to future-proof their existence. It is shining a light... Read More

Surf therapy trust rides wave of success

What began as a pilot programme for women at Mount Maunganui has grown into a community trust, with plans to bring the benefits of surf therapy to more people. Surf... Read More

Springfest brings 300 athletes to Te Puke

Te Puke Gymsport will be bursting into spring colour when more than 300 young athletes descend on the club for its annual Springfest recreation competition on... Read More

DIVAS! back for spectacular Christmas special

Sponsored Content DIVAS! - the smash-hit show that celebrates some of the most heralded female artists of our time - is returning to Tauranga for one arena... Read More

World of fun coming to Western Bay libraries

Western Bay Libraries are taking tamariki (children) around the world in 14 days these school holidays, with a range of fun crafts and activities inspired by... Read More

Old RSA building makes way for fast-food outlet

A Katikati institution came to an end this week as the former RSA building on the corner of State Highway 2 and Henry Rd was demolished. Earlier this year,... Read More

Katikati wing foiler sets two records

Katikati wing foiler Jeremiah McDonald recently returned home from breaking two endurance records in Norway in his sport. Already, his sights are set on a higher... Read More

Tauranga sees rise in everyday te reo Māori

The best time to start speaking te reo Māori is now, says University of Waikato academic Associate Professor Ngairo Eruera. 'There's no good time. There... Read More