Local News

‘Not much faith’ in NZTA u-turn

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is re-examining the installation of a median barrier on two sections of State Highway 2 between Waihī and Ōmokoroa. The... Read More

Tauranga’s commissioners on their big wins

In early 2021 Tauranga's future was 'pretty bleak”. The city's council had been sacked, the CBD was littered with empty shops, and the Covid pandemic gripped... Read More

‘Aviation history’ finds new Tauranga home

Tauranga's aviation museum will become the permanent home to a replica of what's believed to be the world's oldest powered flying aircraft. Classic Flyers... Read More

Community centre reducing waste, supporting people

It's not often you'd be encouraged to walk out the door with as many clothes as you can carry, but that's exactly what a bunch of Tauranga community workers... Read More

On the radio waves since 1984

From spinning records and draping nostalgic music over The Historic Village back in the 1980s, Village Radio's legacy is still thriving in Tauranga 40 years... Read More

Boat ramp parking charge not on, says fisherman

Boaties will now have to pay to park their trailer near some boat ramps in Tauranga. It will cost $20 a day to park a boat trailer near the Pilot Bay, Sulphur... Read More

Experience musical magic

It's time to be transported back in time to the Baroque era in Europe when music was bursting with innovation and fresh musical forms such as a solo concerto. Audiences... Read More

25 Years of Hato Hone St John Health Shuttles

Locals who have volunteered their time to drive free health shuttles for Hato Hone St John will be part of a celebration this weekend. An afternoon tea is... Read More

Primary students get adventurous with veges

Students at Oropi School are surprising their parents by trying unusual foods as part of the Garden to Table programme. 'Peer pressure is great like that,”... Read More

Mullets for mental health

Ever needed an excuse to grow out those luscious locks into a glorious mullet? Well, Greerton volunteer firefighter Aaron Moore has some news for you. Mullets... Read More

Wheeling out learning for whole community

A new bike track at Maungatapu School is seeing some tamariki enjoy their first time on two wheels, and the community learning to ride too. Maungatapu School... Read More

Funding cuts impact local disability programme

Funding cuts for disability support will stop children attending support programmes, says Teacher in the Paddock founder Kevin Powell. 'What it means is that... Read More