Local News

Last Night of the Proms: All in the family

Three generations of musicians are looking forward to entertaining when Tauranga City Brass presents the iconic Last Night of the Proms. Steve Thompson is... Read More

Chee hoo – Katikati hosts Bay’s Pasifika fest!

Big smiles, swishing costumes, shaking hips, rhythmic drums, toe-tapping dancing, delicate hand movements and soulful voices... The performances of many unique... Read More

Residents host market to support charity

A group of residents at The Vines at Bethlehem are hosting their third annual Market Day on November 16 from 9am-12 noon to raise funds for a much-needed and... Read More

Friends rally to support teen’s cancer battle

Two Bay of Plenty women have joined forces to raise money so their best friend's teenager can to travel to the US for experimental cancer treatment that could... Read More

Working up a reading frenzy

Let's do the maths. One thousand banana boxes from Ecuador, the Philippines, Mexico and points in between No bananas, but 30-40 books in each box - pre-loved... Read More

Fair re-emerges from Covid gloom

It's a time to celebrate, a time and place for the kids to have a fun day, and a period for a proud and tightknit community to come together again. The annual... Read More

Carpet crisis at Katikati’s toy library

Katikati Community Toy Library is appealing to the Western Bay of Plenty community to help them out of a crisis after they lost $7000 worth of funds for new... Read More

A festival of gardens and art

Imagine your favourite day in November. Envision wandering through lush gardens, finding yourself smiling at art displays, and laughing with friends as you enjoy... Read More

Still waiting for their forever homes

'Scooby', 'Major', 'Halo', 'Rolo' and 'Penny' have been waiting patiently for their forever families to walk through the door at Tauranga SPCA. SPCA volunteer... Read More

Te Puna boxer never loses

Te Puna boxing champion Motekiai Huni is a fourth-generation boxer. The 16-year-old has been boxing since he was 9 and wants to one day go to the Olympics... Read More

Mayor Mahé Drysdale’s votes no on fluoridation

New Tauranga mayor Mahé Drysdale has voted against adding fluoride to Tauranga's water. The Olympic rowing champion says he has 'real question marks... Read More

Steamers secure spot in NPC semifinals

Bay of Plenty have secured a spot in the NPC semifinals after a thrilling last-minute victory over Hawke's Bay in the quarter-finals on Saturday. The final score... Read More