Local News
08:00am Fri 02 Apr, 2021
Ten years ago, four women sat around a coffee table talking about how they could improve services for sexual assault victims in the Bay of Plenty. 'Our... Read More
08:00am Fri 02 Apr, 2021
The world's largest sailing catamaran is currently docked at Vessel Works in Tauranga Moana, where it is undergoing a three-week refit. The award winning... Read More
08:00am Fri 02 Apr, 2021
'There's been many times I've wanted to die.” Andrea Martin is talking about the days when the pain from her endometriosis is so bad she can... Read More
08:00am Fri 02 Apr, 2021
Fresh concerns surrounding the future of Tauranga Racecourse have surfaced amid accusations that the Cameron Road venue is being fast-tracked for a new housing... Read More
12:00pm Thu 01 Apr, 2021
A newly installed spa pool at the top of the Papamoa Hills is quickly becoming a popular stop for those who may want to watch a sunrise or sunset over Easter from... Read More
08:00am Fri 26 Mar, 2021
The Ambassador of Japan, H.E. Mr Koichi Ito, will present the Japan Trophy on the race's 50th anniversary at Tauranga Racecourse on Saturday. His Excellency has... Read More
08:00am Fri 26 Mar, 2021
George Gershwin's best known composition, Rhapsody in Blue, will be the centrepiece of Bay of Plenty Symphonia's Easter concert, as Tauranga's community orchestra... Read More
08:00am Fri 26 Mar, 2021
The government has announced a housing package that will increase the supply of houses, remove incentives for speculators and hopefully deliver a more sustainable... Read More
08:00am Fri 26 Mar, 2021
Four years of hard work for the Waikato Offroad Racing Club came to fruition last weekend, with the first ever national racing event held at their TECT Park... Read More
08:00am Fri 26 Mar, 2021
The Easter Bunny will be hopping around Te Puke from 3-5.30pm this Wednesday, March 31, for the New World Te Puke Easter Egg Trail. 'The Easter Bunny was unable... Read More
08:00am Fri 26 Mar, 2021
If Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie can conquer America as 'New Zealand's 4th Most Popular Parody Duo', then there's a formidable future ahead for New Zealand's... Read More
08:00am Fri 26 Mar, 2021
One morning last week, Jo Shannon emailed Jessie Grimmer, who lives a street away. She copied in a couple of others. 'I am thinking of doing a plant swap at... Read More