Local News

Making the cut

A fiery four-year-old with 'viking hair” is set to lose his lustrous locks. It will be Kalani Sargent's first ever haircut and there's a reason his... Read More

I pink I love you

The Jacqui and Buddy-led charity events are becoming legendary in Tauranga. Last year their Pink Ribbon fundraiser was unable to run because of Covid, but... Read More

Community feedback requested

Tauranga City Council would like Papamoa locals to have their say on the completion of the planting in the Wairakei stormwater reserve before their survey closes... Read More

BNZ bankers return to Greerton

The new Bank of New Zealand's mobile branch, Mobile BNZ, is out on the road in Bay of Plenty, Coromandel and parts of Waikato, with local bankers Judy Wood... Read More

Papamoa’s new base

The opening of the new Papamoa Surf Rescue Base on Saturday marks the culmination of a project 10 years in the making, with initial plans for the building going... Read More

The Unseen can be seen

Strung up in Tauranga Art Gallery and extending across the floor is 'The Unseen', a giant community artwork made from rope. Artist-researcher Gabby O'Connor... Read More

Keeping number plates safe

Members of the public have the chance to replace their existing vehicle number plate screws with special tamper resistant screws this Saturday at Tauranga Crossing. ... Read More

SH2 median barrier a ‘band-aid fix

Locals are calling a proposed median barrier on State Highway 2 between Katikati and Pahoia a 'waste of time' that will add extra kilometres to their daily commute. Waka... Read More

Trio of awards for Sun Media at CNAs

Locally owned and operated news publisher Sun Media has won awards in three categories at this year's New Zealand Community Newspaper Association Awards. ... Read More

Dashing and dapper for a worthy cause

Mighty steel steeds will be the mode of choice for around 100 local debonair and smartly dressed motorcyclists embarking on a motoring fundraiser on Sunday. ... Read More

Trail run with a foodie twist

If you're a trail runner, walker, or just someone who loves to get outdoors and explore, the Generation Homes Fern Creek Trail event at TECT Park on Saturday... Read More

Finding help

An online social and wellbeing support service launched in Hamilton during Covid-19 Level 4 lockdown will soon be coming to the Western Bay of Plenty. 'Here... Read More