Local News

Bra-vo! Pink campervan brings breast health tips

A bright pink campervan offering free breast health advice will take to Bay of Plenty roads for the first time next month. The Breast Cancer Foundation NZ... Read More

Giving back drives couple’s ambulance gift

A new emergency ambulance is serving the Bay of Plenty thanks to the generosity of Tauranga couple Erle and Ursula Dunseath. The new Generation 4 ambulance... Read More

It’s time to act for men’s health

If you haven't been directly affected by prostate cancer you're bound to know someone who has. One in eight Kiwi men - fathers, brothers, husbands, sons... Read More

Worms – let go of read books!

Katikati's Monster Book Sale is only a month away - but organisers want the community to know that they are still collecting donations for the annual event. The... Read More

National award for Katikati swimming pool

Katikati's Dave Hume Pool has been recognised on the national stage, receiving a Merit Award in the Aquatic Facility of the Year category at Recreation Aotearoa's... Read More

Toy library committee needs new blood

Katikati Toy Library is seeking volunteers to join its committee to keep the facility running smoothly. The committee runs the library behind the scenes —... Read More

Residents face fines for fake rubbish bin tags

Hundreds of Western Bay households may be putting out rubbish without paying for it, prompting a council crackdown on fake pay-as-you-throw tags and a warning... Read More

Tauranga gets ready to defy gravity

Tauranga is about to get a little more magical, as Tauranga Musical Theatre (TMT) brings the global phenomenon Wicked to Baycourt Community and Arts Centre from... Read More

Show-ing the beauty of orchid growing

Sponsored Content When Cindy Duck walked into last year's Tauranga Orchid Show, she was blown away by the plants, as well as the people behind them. 'Oh... Read More

Hear All the Bs from Tauranga’s youth orchestra

Sponsored Content Bodacious bangers to beautiful ballads, Tauranga's youth orchestra will this month present a concert that celebrates music from composer... Read More

A great chance to consider your will options

Sponsored Content Preparing or updating a will is a task many people postpone. Wills Month in September offers an opportunity to ensure your will... Read More

Protect the people you love

Sponsored content Waipuna Hospice Wills Month returns this September, giving local people the opportunity to write a basic will, or update an existing... Read More