Local News

Asian Food Festival rescheduled

The Asian Food Festival at Tauranga's Historic Village, postponed from last weekend due to the weather forecast, will now take place this Saturday, February... Read More

Mystery of the nameless faces

'Deceased. Brian might be alive. Deceased, deceased, don't know, deceased…” Retired cop, Bayfair man Brian Lissette, thumbing an old image from... Read More

Poutama settles into new base

Katikati's Poutama - Pathway Into Employment programme began for 2026 with a new cohort on Monday at a new base. But their unique way of working with youth... Read More

How a $9450 grant will help Tauranga Sports

Three senior rugby teams at Tauranga Sports Club will soon run out in new uniforms after a $9450 grant from the New Zealand Community Trust. Club president... Read More

Rediscovering her art through new eyes

When artist Win Mcgreggor's eyesight began to deteriorate, she reluctantly set aside her brushes and believed her painting days were over. It was about a... Read More

School's please for scrap metal fundraiser

Welcome Bay School's PTA is asking people to rummage through their backyards, homes and businesses to find scrap metal to aid a court resurfacing fundraiser. The... Read More

Relay For Life returns to Tauranga next month

The Cancer Society Waikato/Bay of Plenty is bringing its iconic fundraising event, Relay For Life, back to Tauranga next month. People from across the... Read More

Biggest Children’s Day yet for Tauranga

Tauranga will transform into a giant playground of creativity, colour and community spirit when Children's Day celebrations run from February 23 to March... Read More

Black Falcons to soar over Oceans ’26

New Zealand's biggest junior surf lifesaving festival is unfolding on Pāpāmoa sand this week - and it will come with a high-flying salute from the Royal NZ... Read More

Kids’ fishing and hunting comp is back

Wake up kids - for those wanting to enter this year's Katikati-based Kids Hunting and Fishing Competition on March 27-29, early bird entries are now open. After... Read More

People’s choice voting open for community awards

The public are invited to vote for their favourite from this year's group of Western Bay Community Awards finalists, with the People's Choice Award officially... Read More

Weather-hit residents invited to support evenings

Residents affected by recent local weather events will be able to speak directly with key agencies involved in the response at three upcoming evenings. Western... Read More