Local News

Intrepid feline’s four year ordeal

A Papamoa couple feel like they are living in the twilight zone after being reunited with their cat, who disappeared four years ago. Jo and Peter Morgan... Read More

An RSA heritage

When Tauranga Boys' College Year 13 student Shane Webb set the goal of going to Outward Bound for 21 days, the main hurdle he faced was meeting the cost of... Read More

Six-cessful opener for women’s football

With the FIFA Women's World Cup heading to Australia and New Zealand in 2023 women's football has never been under a brighter spotlight than right now in the... Read More

Unforgettable moment for fledgling cricketer

A young Mount Maunganui cricketer will never forget meeting her heroes before a White Ferns vs Australia match at the Bay Oval. Lara Wright won the opportunity... Read More

Circus Comedy at Baycourt these school holidays

Keep the kids entertained with hysterical circus hijinks at Baycourt Community & Arts Centre these school holidays! The award-winning venue is bringing... Read More

‘Unsafe crossing’ causes concern

A Papamoa man is warning people about a pedestrian crossing he believes is dangerous in the Papamoa Town Centre. Peter Gallagher is concerned about a crossing... Read More

Teen tackles cancer diagnoses with computers

An aspiring scientist has won an award for his breast cancer data research that could have applications for other illnesses. James Zingel from Tauranga has won... Read More

Principal retires after 26 years

It's been a week full of 'lasts' for Bethlehem School principal Brian Field, as he wraps up his final week after 26 years as principal of the school. Since... Read More

Jab Cab removing barriers to vaccine

The Jab Cab, a Te Tuinga Whanau Trust initiative, is roaming the streets aiming to take the anxiety out of the Covid-19 vaccination. The van will be a visible... Read More

Greerton car boot sale on the move

The monthly Tauranga South Community Patrol Car Boot Sale has found a new home at the Tauranga Racecourse. 'After 12 wonderful years being based at the... Read More

The RSA Poppy – a national icon

Tauranga's 'Poppy Lady' Veronica Egan has been organising the Tauranga RSA's annual Poppy Day appeal since 1985. This year, the RSA has chosen to highlight... Read More

Junior art awards announced

The winners of the inaugural Acorn Foundation Junior Art Awards have been announced at a function at Tauranga Art Gallery. More than 200 entries came in... Read More