Local News

Tauranga boy receives yacht to aid recovery

A Tauranga boy who sustained severe neck injuries in a diving accident has received a significant boost in his recovery journey. Te Mero Elder, 12, has been presented... Read More

‘Tour de Fern’ pedals Olympic hype in Tauranga

Bay of Plenty residents are invited to polish that winning spirit ahead of the Olympics with a dynamic nationwide event Tour de Fern - Sprint for the Fern, coming... Read More

Not too late to enjoy the last one

The Waihī Beach Art & Craft Fair has been running for 20 years this year and organiser Colleen Low says it's time to say farewell. 'Twenty years ago my friend... Read More

Check out YouthFest!

An inspiring, free-entry festival designed by and for young people in the Bay of Plenty - to align with Youth Week - is on in Tauranga this Saturday, May 25. YouthFest... Read More

Help keep our community warm!

Residents in nearly 100 Bay of Plenty homes were kept toasty and warm last year thanks to Sustainability Options, which provides free sustainable living advice in... Read More

Helping migrants get settled

Finding your way around a new city or town can be tough, especially as a migrant. Thankfully in Tauranga, Multicultural Tauranga is here to help. They offer... Read More

Remember the Battle of Crete

The New Zealand Battle of Crete Association will host their annual commemorative service to honour the 83rd anniversary of the May 1941 battle. NZBCA invites... Read More

Stories from 56 years of fostering

'The hardest part is when you see them return to the parent or move somewhere else because you become attached to them like your own children,” says Verna... Read More

Harry sets course for India

Tauranga 12-year-old Harry Strang is setting sail for international waters, having earned a coveted spot on the NZ sailing team destined for the 2024 Optimist Asian... Read More

Band And Deliver returns

A hugely successful series of gigs promoting free youth live music gigs last year is returning this month to open the door for more young musicians to pursue their... Read More

Polynesian Panthers enlighten Tauranga students

'We need to know the truth about New Zealand history.” These are the words of Tauranga Girls' College Year 10 student Aaria Tuhakaraina after she and fellow... Read More

Council nominations off to a slow start

Only seven people have put their nominations in so far to stand in the Tauranga City Council elections. With a week to go until nominations close for the July... Read More