Local News

Fundraiser to support Ōmokoroa Playcentre

Ōmokoroa Playcentre's popular Pre-Loved Fundraiser is back this month, offering the community a chance to shop sustainably, find bargains and support local... Read More

Taking community health seriously in Tauranga

A Community Health Liaison and Network Group has formed in Tauranga to assist people in the Bay of Plenty with health needs who might fall through the cracks. The... Read More

Scrapping old boat funds youth sailing dreams

A once-proud motor sailer that spent more than 20 years moored off Ōmokoroa has been lovingly given up by its owner to raise funds for youth sailing, thanks... Read More

Motorsport park at TECT closer to starting line

Progress is driving forward for plans to create a new motorsport and driver training facility at TECT Park. Western Bay of Plenty Council (WBOPDC) signed... Read More

Tauranga's Seafarers Mission supports seafarers

A Tauranga organisation providing hospitality and welfare to seafarers is celebrating Merchant Navy Day this Sunday at their Mount Maunganui home on Hull Rd. The... Read More

Online videos let voters get feel for candidates

Western Bay of Plenty voters have a new way to get to know their local body election candidates this year, with short videos now available online. Of the... Read More

Newcomers welcomed to Tauranga

Any newcomers putting down roots in Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty are invited to two events on two days this month. A picnic celebration will be... Read More

Veteran musician on importance of prostate checks

When Brendan Dugan is on-stage, he often talks of his prostate cancer diagnosis . 'Afterwards, I always get men come up to me to talk about it, wondering... Read More

Tauranga traffic tips for Aims Games week

NZTA is pausing most of the state highway works around the region from Saturday, August 30, to Friday, September 5. This is to help minimise traffic disruption... Read More

Te Puke housing project opens

Te Puke's Evergreen House - Whare Katoa was opened this month with a celebration service at Te Puke Baptist Church, followed by a blessing, opening and shared... Read More

Building inspection target now in force

A mandatory target to speed up building inspection wait times came into force this month, said Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk. 'We know that... Read More

BOPRC cuts $3.87m from public transport

Public transport funding has been cut in a fast-growing region where traffic congestion is a common complaint. Bay of Plenty Regional Council sliced $3.87... Read More