Krystal Sims has been a Naval Reservist since 2016. Known as an Ordinary Maritime Trade Operator, or OMTO, Krystal was born in Tauranga and raised in the Coromandel. She... Read More

Mauao is to get its own soundtrack as part of the Tauranga Arts Festival. The programme for the festival that runs from October 21-31 has been released... Read More

Members of the world-conquering Blackcaps cricket team visited Tauranga this week, showing off the distinctive Mace trophy they secured by beating India in... Read More

Emotions are visibly on show as a special reunion at Tauranga's Ian Pain Memorial Hangar, home of the TECT Rescue Helicopter, takes place. Lathan Borell,... Read More

A Tauranga woman's surprise proposal proved a real show stopper on stage at singer Mitch James' concert in Hamilton last weekend. Kat Clark devised the... Read More

The sinking of the Essence, which cost Tauranga skipper Stuart Pedersen his life, could have been avoided if storm covers were fitted to the cabin windows,... Read More

A down to earth, caring man who gave hours of his time and wanted nothing in return is being fondly remembered by the Tauranga community. Rex McIntyre died... Read More

Tauranga City Council commission chair Anne Tolley is sympathising with those who may be impacted by increasing rates as part of the city's Long Term Plan. ... Read More

Pāpāmoa resident Harrison Crane was left heartbroken earlier this year after his grandparents were swayed by Covid-19 vaccine misinformation mail-dropped... Read More

Calling all metalcore, groove metal, black metal and doom metal fans! Tauranga is set to be taken over on Saturday by pop punk and heavy metal bands. 'We've... Read More

The redevelopment of the Te Ranga battle site reserve in Pyes Pā has begun this week. The plan is to provide a more appropriate setting befitting its historical... Read More

The sound of laughter fills the air as children bounce and play on the trampoline in the Homes of Hope backyard. More children can now join the fun after... Read More