Local News

Mount hosts NZ’s largest pickleball tournament

This weekend's Mount Maunganui Classic is set to make history as New Zealand's largest pickleball tournament when it takes place at the Mercury Baypark Arena... Read More

Testing the temperature of the city

As the new council got underway, we asked Kulim Park visitors if they wante to see decisions made by the Commissioners reversed by the new council? And if... Read More

Cancer rates expected to double by 2040

In 2020, there were more than 27,000 new cancer cases in New Zealand. By 2040, this number is expected to reach 52,000, according to the Cancer Society of New... Read More

Dig deep this Daffodil Day!

The Cancer Society of New Zealand is encouraging people to 'get your yellow on' this month to help the one in three New Zealanders affected by cancer. This... Read More

Students help birds on their school logo

Kōkako were once a common sight along the fence line at Ōropi School - now students are planting native trees to help protect the endangered species. As... Read More

Calling for auditions for Romeo and Juliet

Summer Shakespeare Tauranga is gearing up for its 2025 season, and the directors are on the lookout for talented individuals to bring one of William Shakespeare's... Read More

100-year-old Coreen is still on song

Audrey Coreen Gray - known as Coreen - is celebrating her 100th birthday with plenty of singing - much to the delight of those blessed to know her. 'It's... Read More

Putting the heart into art

Ever so gently, Elaine Williams leans over a canvas, studiously breathing air into a plastic blue straw which directs black ink onto the branches of her painting. As... Read More

Tauranga CBD revamp pushes ahead

A change in funding for Tauranga's civic precinct Te Manawataki o Te Papa could save ratepayers $1 million a year in interest. The $306 million precinct in... Read More

Festival of garden and art on the way!

Multi-day and one-day passes for November's stunning Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival are selling fast. 'Our artists will display their works throughout... Read More

Winter warmers with Vivaldi…

The Bay of Plenty Symphonia's string players are looking forward to working with a leading New Zealand violinist in their Tauranga concert this Saturday, August... Read More

Brothers cook up a storm for AphasiaNZ

Two men have brought their love of Spanish-style cooking to Tauranga Farmers' Market to raise money for the local branch of AphasiaNZ. Aphasia is a language... Read More