Local News

Dragon boat regatta supports coastguard

Despite the cold, the Bay of Plenty Dragon Boat Club will hold an off-season regatta in Tauranga this weekend for North Island paddlers. Club president Karl... Read More

Market steady, but regional activity gains pace

The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) has this month released figures for June 2025, which showed a relatively stable market. Although there had... Read More

Local dog rescuer shares roaming safety mission

Welcome Bay dog rescuer Billie Te Tau is on a mission to educate Tauranga residents on being safe around roaming dogs. Te Tau, who started Bilbo's Dogpaws... Read More

Envirohub diverts 1.6 tonnes of recyclable items

Envirohub has hit 1.6 tonnes of recyclable materials diverted from the landfill so far this year at the Tauranga hub. 'In 2024, Envirohub diverted two tonne... Read More

World Tennis Tour to swing back into Pāpāmoa

Professional tennis returns to the Bay of Plenty this summer, with the World Tennis Tour once again taking place at the Pāpāmoa Tennis Club. Scheduled for... Read More

Pat and chat introduces greyhounds as pets

A chance to get up-close, pat and chat about the iconic 'long dogs' is on in Bethlehem tomorrow, with local Greyhounds as Pets (GAP) volunteers on a mission... Read More

Tauranga netball set for Baypark move, $14m plan

An estimated $14 million plan to create a new home for netball in Tauranga has taken a flying leap forward. Councillors agreed to start detailed designs... Read More

Bay of Plenty Steamers fired up for NPC season

The Bay of Plenty Steamers are determined to make a statement early in the 2025 Bunnings NPC campaign, with their opening match set for August 3 against the... Read More

Photo comp celebrates vibrancy of older adults

A Bay of Plenty photography competition and exhibition that kicks ageism to the kerb is back for 2025. The Incubator Creative Hub is thrilled to announce... Read More

Tauranga shops sceptical of new theft fines

Tauranga CBD retailers say tougher penalties proposed by the Government for low-level theft won't make much difference. This month, Justice Minister Paul... Read More

Volunteers needed for hospital support team

Hato Hone St John is seeking volunteers for its Friends of the Emergency Department team at Tauranga Hospital, supporting patients and whānau during challenging... Read More

Go where the tour buses don’t

Driftwood Eco Tours are offering to take people somewhere unique, where they'll feel like one of the locals. With more than 20 years of building relationships... Read More