Local News

A community approach to employment

Finding a new job is a daunting task at the best of times, but add in relocating back to New Zealand amid a global pandemic and it becomes incredibly difficult. ... Read More

Garden Party with a vintage twist

It's time to don the fashion of yesteryear and step back into the past for an enjoyable, relaxed garden party in the tranquil garden setting of a Category II... Read More

Sport will be back after Covid chaos

Two Tauranga venues have been left reeling after the region's international sporting schedule was hit by a change in Covid alert levels. The New Zealand... Read More

Bike night wheels back to Bay

A film night featuring a feast of short movies dedicated to the world of cycling is wheeling its way back to the Bay of Plenty this month. The Big Bike... Read More

New flood and drainage bylaws in BOP

People who live, work or use the land around a stopbank or other flood defence and drainage areas in the Bay of Plenty may need to check out the new rules from... Read More

Former All Black joins Tauranga Hospital team

Former All Black captain Stu Wilson can now add another name to the list of teams he has represented - the Tauranga Hospital orderlies. Many will remember... Read More

A new direction for Tauranga arts

Arts aficionado James Wilson has added another string to his bow by taking on a newly created role at Tauranga City Council. James has been appointed manager... Read More

Vaccinations underway in Bay of Plenty

The Te Moana a Toi vaccination programme kicked off this week, with 28 workers at the Port of Tauranga receiving the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. Huge efforts... Read More

YWAM KOHA to tour NZ ports

The YWAM KOHA recently left Tauranga harbour for a two-week check-over in Lyttleton, before embarking on a port tour of New Zealand. 'After 14 months of... Read More

Growers to decide Zespri approach

It is now up to New Zealand growers to decide whether Zespri should progress with a trial partnership with unauthorised growers of G3 kiwifruit in China. ... Read More

All aces at Otumoetai Tennis

'Tennis never stops at Otumoetai.” This attitude has seen Otumoetai Tennis Club rewarded, with the club winning Tennis New Zealand Club of the Year... Read More

A shining star for youth

Plush carpets underfoot, a large modern kitchen with a fully stocked walk-in pantry, a map of the Tauranga Moana rohe on the dining room wall and a piano in... Read More