Local News

National Jazz Festival takes centre stage

Music fans will be treated to five days of music and excitement in April as Tauranga comes alive for the National Jazz Festival Tauranga and the National Youth... Read More

Donations needed to save from folding

'I'm at the point where I have to sell my car in order to keep my family afloat. All my money has gone to the rescue.” That is what co-founder and board... Read More

Going wall to wall at Baypark

The D1NZ drifting championship series for 2020 is making its way to Trustpower Baypark Stadium for round three on February 28 and 29. Baypark is the only stadium... Read More

Police pathways launches in Tauranga

A new police pathways programme has opened up for students in the Tauranga area. The programme was launched at Bethlehem College last week, with eight schools... Read More

Dressed in red for the heart

Local kindergarten Kids on Nineteen all dressed in red last Friday - not just for Valentine's Day, but for a fundraiser they were holding for Heart Kids. Two... Read More

Adam’s legacy lives on in Matua

It was a cheeky blue and white budgie with the most un-budgie like name of Adam, which inveigled its way into a little girl's heart and kindled a lifelong passion.... Read More

Football agreement breaks new ground

Waikato Bay of Plenty Football (WaiBOP) released a statement last week about a memorandum of understanding between Tauranga City AFC and Tauranga Boys' College. The... Read More

Vehicles galore for a worthy cause

If the roar of an engine gets you going, you like shiny things or you're weak at the knees because of a big set of wheels, the Tauranga Auto Extravaganza is where... Read More

It’s all about the Ford

Ford Muscle Car Club Tauranga's All Ford Day is entering its 21st year. On display on March 1 will be everything Ford alongside Peter Cramp and his 79 XD Ford... Read More

“My soul is in the sky”

He is a suave, urbane 16-year-old with a vision. 'Ultimately I want a career as an airline pilot,” says Sam Inskeep. He may dream of Boeing 777-300's but... Read More

The true power of pedal power

The plucky 14-year-old might be running the gauntlet of every bus, truck and car on busy Cameron Road each day, but her daily jaunts up and down sniper alley still... Read More

Pre-season league hit-out resurrected

The Coastline Rugby League it breathing life into its dormant pre-season, 9's rugby league tournament. And this weekend, after a 10 to 15 year hiatus, at least... Read More