Local News

Spreading kindness with sweet treats

Being a 'good bitch' might have negative connotations for some, but for a bunch of bakers, it hits the spot. Good Bitches Baking is a network of people... Read More

Mount named as collision hot-spot

Mount Maunganui has been singled out for having one of the worst vehicle collision rates in the country. According to claims data from insurance company... Read More

Tauranga’s stamp winner

A photograph of a pheasant gliding into land by Tauranga's Jeanette Nee is the image that will adorn the 2022 Game Bird Habitat Stamp. Each year, game bird... Read More

Oriana Singers are back

One of the best kept secrets about singing is how it reduces stress levels. It's also a great aerobic activity, while singing with others easily lifts... Read More

Tauranga artist potting along

Walking into John Roy's bright airy workshop that overlooks a lush garden it's easy to see how the potter is inspired whilst shaping clay. Ceramic birds,... Read More

Four BOP water deaths in 2022, half 2021 total

Water Safety New Zealand is working closely with their partners to ensure appropriate warning signage is in place at New Zealand's waterways whilst also backing... Read More

Claire’s parking petition

Tauranga resident Claire Dale is calling on the community to help support her petition to Parliament for making mobility parking enforceable. 'In my view,... Read More

Humpty’s cracking new look

All the king's horses and all the king's men may not have been able to put Humpty Dumpty back together again, but Tauranga artists Sam Allen and Ally Drury... Read More

Purple paradise

Strolling through a field of purple flowing gently over an undulating hill is a feast for the senses for both adults and children. An afternoon spent at... Read More

Remembering Les Marsh

A centenarian with sharp wit and an enduring faith has said his last prayer. Les Marsh would pray for all of his 40 family members by name, every day, right... Read More

Container depot the “wrong business” for Te Puna

Te Puna locals have admitted they are 'stressed” about the proposition of a container facility in their backyard and are taking action. People in the community,... Read More

Empty skies and businesses as Bay events cancelled

Events around the region have been cancelled or are facing uncertainty with the country now at the red traffic light setting. As a part of the red setting,... Read More