Local News

Festival hub blooming in downtown Tauranga

As the vibrant colours of early summer unfold, downtown Tauranga is set to come alive with Bloom in the Bay, a central highlight of the Bayleys-sponsored Bay... Read More

Learning the road code through board games

Learning the road code for your learner driver's licence test is essential, but studying for it no longer has to be boring. Entrepreneur and Driven to Success... Read More

All aboard the spooky express

Ghosts, ghouls and goblins are invited to ride the rails of the miniature railway at Memorial Park at its annual Halloween Night Run. The Friday, November... Read More

Tackling homelessness in Tauranga

The story of Brett, 52, highlights the 'systems failure' that led to him living on the streets. In a 2017 case study by the Tauranga City Council, Brett... Read More

Bubble Walk for little lives lost

After experiencing baby loss herself, Tauranga resident Belinda Roddick decided to organise a Bubble Walk to Remember to raise awareness and offer support for... Read More

Support when it’s most needed

In the last 10 months, Harriet Steele, has been diagnosed with cancer, undergone major surgery, IVF, chemotherapy and early menopause. All just four months... Read More

Mount triathlete qualifies for world champs

Margaret 'Maggie” Dalziel, a resident of Mount Maunganui and member of Triathlon Tauranga, is set to represent New Zealand at the 2024 World Triathlon... Read More

BOP Steamers chase historic win

The Bay of Plenty Steamers will take on Auckland this weekend in a historic event in their last round-robin game of the Bunnings Warehouse 2024 National Provincial... Read More

Women on Water set to launch exciting new season

The Women on Water (WOW) programme, part of the Tauranga Yacht & Power Boat Club, is gearing up for an exhilarating 23rd season, kicking off on October 10. Since... Read More

Iconic pink walk returns to Tauranga

Pink-cladded walkers are expected to descend on Tauranga next week. The HOT Pink Walk has been an iconic annual community event in Tauranga for more than... Read More

Paying tribute to the forgotten

White crosses now stand on the previously unmarked graves of soldiers in Te Puke's old cemetery. A $1000 funding grant from Western Bay of Plenty District... Read More

Tauranga teen swimmer beats NZ records

Thomas Magill has just beaten some of New Zealand's swimming records, which also happen to be his own from the previous year. At 15, Thomas is showing strong... Read More