Local News

Plethora of activities at TECT Park

The Bay of Plenty's 'hidden gem' TECT Park is turning 10 and although a lot has changed since it began it will continue to do so as it ages. Park operations... Read More

Everyone’s a trapper

The Whakamarama Pest Trap Library will let locals borrow pest traps to combat rodents on their property. The trap library opens this Sunday, November 29... Read More

Waste free fashion takes to Tauranga runway

Have you always wanted to enter a wearable art challenge? Think you can turn trash into fash? This year a waste free runway will feature three fashion shows... Read More

Francine Thomas wins Designer of the Year

Floral artist Francine Thomas is the winner of the Bay of Plenty Area of the Floral Art Society 2020 Designer of the Year competition. The overall floral... Read More

Great opportunity for orchid-lovers

Orchids, growing gear and free advice from experts are on offer this weekend to anyone interested in having a go at growing the botanical beauties. All... Read More

First place, read all about it

A sudden death play-off was required after three teams tied for first place in the final of this year's national Kids Lit Quiz competition held in Wellington on... Read More

Cat burglar unrepentant for his crimes

A boy and his Batman slippers have been reunited after they were stolen by the resident cat burglar while he slept. Ginger tom cat Gary spends a lot of his nights... Read More

Whitebait numbers wavering

Habitat loss, pollution, introduced fish species and fishing pressure has led to some whitebait species being at risk or threatened. Tauranga whitebaiter... Read More

Totara St businesses ignored

Some Totara St businesses approached by Tauranga City Council staff about the proposed cycleway say they felt their submissions were not included in the information... Read More

It’s a ‘frightening place’

A Tauranga man is speaking out on behalf of residents who are tired of feeling scared and intimated at the Willow Street bus terminal. The terminal is a... Read More

Local dancer in spotlight

When the Royal New Zealand Ballet performs the Auckland leg of its Sleeping Beauty season this year, one of the lilac fairies in the cast will be a talented... Read More

To Heaven in a handbag

An annual auction that attracts donated new and pre-loved handbags is happening in Tauranga this month. Dress for Success president Michelle Pleydell... Read More