Local News
11:43am Fri 30 Aug, 2024
Ella Scown was preparing to move to Canada when she found a lump in her breast. Not confident about the prices of healthcare overseas, the 29-year-old lawyer... Read More
11:43am Fri 30 Aug, 2024
The only Western Bay of Plenty basketballer to have made the New Zealand Under-18 Junior Tall Blacks squad may be rallying for fundraising support but that's... Read More
11:42am Fri 30 Aug, 2024
This weekend's Mount Maunganui Classic is set to make history as New Zealand's largest pickleball tournament when it takes place at the Mercury Baypark Arena... Read More
08:14am Fri 23 Aug, 2024
As the new council got underway, we asked Kulim Park visitors if they wante to see decisions made by the Commissioners reversed by the new council? And if... Read More
08:13am Fri 23 Aug, 2024
In 2020, there were more than 27,000 new cancer cases in New Zealand. By 2040, this number is expected to reach 52,000, according to the Cancer Society of New... Read More
08:13am Fri 23 Aug, 2024
The Cancer Society of New Zealand is encouraging people to 'get your yellow on' this month to help the one in three New Zealanders affected by cancer. This... Read More
08:13am Fri 23 Aug, 2024
Kōkako were once a common sight along the fence line at Ōropi School - now students are planting native trees to help protect the endangered species. As... Read More
08:12am Fri 23 Aug, 2024
Summer Shakespeare Tauranga is gearing up for its 2025 season, and the directors are on the lookout for talented individuals to bring one of William Shakespeare's... Read More
08:12am Fri 23 Aug, 2024
Audrey Coreen Gray - known as Coreen - is celebrating her 100th birthday with plenty of singing - much to the delight of those blessed to know her. 'It's... Read More
08:11am Fri 23 Aug, 2024
Ever so gently, Elaine Williams leans over a canvas, studiously breathing air into a plastic blue straw which directs black ink onto the branches of her painting. As... Read More
07:35am Fri 23 Aug, 2024
A change in funding for Tauranga's civic precinct Te Manawataki o Te Papa could save ratepayers $1 million a year in interest. The $306 million precinct in... Read More
07:29am Fri 23 Aug, 2024
Multi-day and one-day passes for November's stunning Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival are selling fast. 'Our artists will display their works throughout... Read More