Local News

New space targeted by vandals

It's proving hard to dissuade skate boarders from using the concrete spaces at Te Papa o Ngā Manu Porotakataka (formerly Phoenix Car Park). About 40 metal... Read More

Full steam ahead for Blue Do

Certain people manage to really stand out in a crowd on a normal day, let alone when they go all out for a good cause like a charity fundraiser. Steampunk... Read More

Terry’s cherries in full bloom

Greerton Village is once again bursting with pink blossoms. Regarded by many locals as the 'Capital of Spring' in New Zealand, the village has a colourful display... Read More

Making mental health a priority

Otumoetai College school leaders are doing their bit to break down barriers and open up the conversation about mental health. Year 13 students Lilly Muspratt... Read More

Problems outweigh perks for hospitality workers

During Alert Level 1, the Restaurant Association reported that the hospitality industry was struggling to recruit skilled labour and saw no increase in Kiwis... Read More

Jan passionate for her city

Passionate is a word Labour List MP Jan Tinetti has been using a lot lately. She has taken her skillset - honed on the front line as principal of Merivale... Read More

Western Bay girls selected for performance squad

More than 30 Tauranga netballers have been selected into performance squads for the region in under 18 and 16 competitions. The 2020/2021 Wintec Netball... Read More

Taking the sting out of summer

Springtime, with its longer warmer days, is swarm time for bee colonies, says Chris Mitchell from Seaside Bees in Papamoa. Between now and Christmas the... Read More

Unhoppy kindy comforted by community

It is a case of bad boys and a missing bunny. Staff at Otumoetai Kindergarten were shocked to discover that one of its newborn rabbits was missing and their outdoor... Read More

The boredom busting business

Many businesses are doing it tough with COVID-19 limiting trade, but others are seeing a boon. It seems people are keeping it old school by buying books and... Read More

Kia ora and other expressions

One of the simplest yet most powerful expressions for any Kiwi to learn during Maori Language Week if they don't already know it is 'kia ora'. It's a... Read More

Bus lane a bugbear for residents

A Hairini resident would like to see the Hairini Street bus lane be dual use for residents outside of peak hours. The bus lane at the end of Hairini Street... Read More