Yanika Te Paea Reiter wanted to be a marine biologist even before she knew the word for it. Born in Wellington and raised in Tauranga, Yanika developed... Read More

Pamphlets circulating about a proposed plan change relating to flooding from intense rainfall contain inaccurate claims and 'scaremongering' says the Tauranga... Read More

A new opportunity shop in Fashion Island is proving popular with the Papamoa community. The Salvation Army opened up its first store in Papamoa a few months... Read More

Although 2020 is a year like no other Santa's message for Christmas is that family is what's most important. He has been hanging out at the Tauranga Christmas... Read More

Community patrols are about much more than just driving around the 'hood. Two nights a week, on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday, members of the Mount Maunganui... Read More

Tauranga City Council is investigating a dedicated 'safe car sleeping' area in the city. The idea is proposed as a temporary solution for one- two years,... Read More

It's a story of a team making the community feel safe and a local business doing what they can to help make that happen. Ebbett Tauranga recently sponsored... Read More

Bethlehem resident Kim Williams was the first to put in her nomination to stand as a Otumoetai Pyes Pa ward candidate in the upcoming Tauranga City Council... Read More

Sometimes a surprise from Santa's helpers can be a little alarming if you're not expecting it. This was the case for Paul Cameron, Gordon Peterken, Barry... Read More

Bert Frost and Doug Underhill have been presented with handmade Anzac quilts, in recognition of their service in the armed forces. The two men, who are... Read More

Watching people's reactions while viewing his paintings is something Timo Rannali is looking forward to. 'I want to find out what people think, because... Read More

Plenty of colour and fun is coming back in 2021. The world's brightest fun run will be making a bright splash here in Tauranga in January, and thanks to... Read More