Local News

Fire brigade rescue dog from pipe pursuit

Anything is pawsible when you have a dog. Especially if your dog is a New Zealand 2020 agility champion. Tauranga dog owner Cherie Saunders discovered that her... Read More

Problem pests found in Tauranga

With above average summer temperatures predicted, fears have surfaced around sleeper pests becoming a major threat to Bay of Plenty ecosystems. Sleeper... Read More

DHB plans for Covid outbreak

The Bay of Plenty District Health Board say they have an escalation plan in place to increase Intensive Care capacity in case of a Covid-19 outbreak in the... Read More

Sharing history through hīkoi

The panoramic views atop the Pāpāmoa Hills are breathtaking, but most people don't realise the rich history that surrounds them and the rest of the region. ... Read More

Community speak out on Three Waters

The Tauranga community has sent a clear message regarding Three Waters reform, with the majority opposed to the current proposal. Tauranga City Council... Read More

Five nights in a winter wonderland

After living in New Zealand for 22 years, I finally made it to the South Island in the winter of 2021. The rising sun casting a rosy glow over the peaks... Read More

Streaks of Pink at this year’s Hot Pink Walk

Around 3500 people are diagnosed with breast cancer in Aotearoa New Zealand each year. Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga walks in honour of them all... Read More

The ripple effect of loss

The loss of a loved one to suicide can have a devastating impact on family and friends. That loss can often spread wider into the community. Acknowledging... Read More

Rena photo exhibition launches

An exhibition marking the 10th anniversary of the grounding of the Rena has opened in Tauranga, a decade to the day since the vessel hit Astrolabe Reef. A... Read More

Lions enhancing nature

Lions Club members from across the Bay of Plenty and Matamata have added more natives to the TECT All Terrain Park thanks to a recent planting day. In total,... Read More

Martial arts creating future leaders

Skyla Dix wants to become an official coach at The Martial Arts Academy in Tauranga, and her goal is in reach after being chosen for the academy's leadership... Read More

Tauranga Gold Blues

For Tauranga Old Blues Football Club, this season can be summed up with a count of one, two and three. One club, two titles and three - the number of players... Read More