Local News
11:12am Fri 08 May, 2026
The club behind Katikati's most handy resource - the Community Directory - is calling on residents to add their mobile phone numbers to the listings, to keep... Read More
10:43am Fri 08 May, 2026
Two men from a Western Bay of Plenty iwi collective will open the gates to one of their orchards to visitors today after winning the Bay of Plenty Regional Supreme... Read More
10:39am Fri 08 May, 2026
A Pāpāmoa food trailer is turning a beloved Kiwi treat into a force for good during May, with a special donut created to support Cystic Fibrosis Awareness... Read More
10:37am Fri 08 May, 2026
As the nationwide rollout of House of Science resource kits gathers pace, many are curious and asking a simple question: what exactly is inside the boxes heading... Read More
10:32am Fri 08 May, 2026
For Tauranga's Frocks on Bikes, cycling isn't about speed, competition or lycra - it's about connection, confidence and cycling. The community group, which... Read More
10:29am Fri 08 May, 2026
Envirohub Bay of Plenty is calling on the community to take action against one of the region's most persistent invasive weeds through its annual Moth Plant Pod... Read More
10:27am Fri 08 May, 2026
A new community-driven initiative is set to bring fresh, locally grown food closer to Te Puke residents. However, organisers say they need more growers and... Read More
10:17am Fri 08 May, 2026
The Black Ferns swapped stadium lights for a school field, inspiring students with a surprise training session. Cheers and wide-eyed excitement rippled across... Read More
10:10am Fri 08 May, 2026
Three historic caves at Mount Maunganui's popular and culturally significant Hopukiore (Mt Drury) Reserve have been sealed with uniquely patterned barriers following... Read More
10:05am Fri 08 May, 2026
A Pāpāmoa business owner warns a planned toll at the Pāpāmoa East Interchange could place added pressure on local families, workers and firms already facing... Read More
09:28am Fri 08 May, 2026
Olympic discus thrower Connor Bell has quietly relocated to Bethlehem, bringing one of New Zealand's top field athletes into the Tauranga community as he balances... Read More
09:22am Fri 08 May, 2026
A striking new mural in central Tauranga is turning back the clock, capturing a moment from the city's earliest days and honouring the people who helped shape... Read More












