Local News

Tauranga Girls’ College seeks Project K mentors

The Graeme Dingle Foundation is calling for volunteer mentors as it prepares to launch its youth development programme Project K at Tauranga Girls' College. 'We're... Read More

Quirky farm golf classic backs Tauranga school

Teeing off from a wooden pallet over a river, chipping into water troughs, navigating rolling hills and dodging the odd cowpat - the Kaimai Classic isn't your... Read More

Fieldays volunteers wanted for June

While Fieldays is synonymous with the atmosphere of crowds and exhibitors, there's a vital force of volunteers who work closely behind the scenes with the wider... Read More

NZ faces double-header showdown with South Africa

International cricket returns to Mount Maunganui this weekend as New Zealand's men's and women's teams prepare to face South Africa in a double-header at Bay... Read More

Young grower champion urges others to step up

A last‑minute decision to enter the Bay of Plenty Young Grower Competition has propelled horticulture adviser Phoebe Scherer to regional and national victories,... Read More

Learn, explore and connect with local food growers

Food growing is taking centre stage in the Bay of Plenty this weekend as backyard and community gardens open their gates to the public. Tauranga's Sustainable... Read More

Enrolments open for new conservation training

People interested in protecting the environment are being encouraged to enrol in new hands-on conservation training launching across the Bay of Plenty this month. Bay... Read More

Repair challenge issued to Kiwis

As more Kiwis opt to fix all kinds of items instead replacing them, a popular rural lubricant brand is offering a repair challenge where they can win cash for... Read More

Community patrol holds tamper-proof screw day

To help curb the theft of vehicle number plates, the Tauranga South Community Patrol is bringing back its popular tamper-proof screw day this month. The patrol... Read More

Easter bonnet extravaganza calls Katikati creator

If Lioness Jo Hurne has her way, Katikati's memorial hall will become a sea of feathers, glitter and architectural headgear on Easter Saturday, April 4, as her... Read More

3D illusion painting and ceramic art in Katikati

Two exhibitions by local artists are on display at the Carlton Gallery inside The Arts Junction until March 22. Ōmokoroa painter John Wilson is displaying... Read More

Global cultures on show at Tauranga festival

Tauranga will come alive with the sights, sounds and flavours of the world when the Tauranga Multicultural Festival returns on Saturday, March 14. Running from... Read More