Local News

Sunflower success for Bay of Plenty’s tiny tots

A passion for gardening has taken root in almost 250 kindergartens nationwide thanks to seeds sown by the Daltons Sunflowers in Kindergartens Project. Over... Read More

One man and his T-Bucket

A 50-year anniversary is a pretty big moment in a man's life - especially when it involves your hot rod. That's right Terry Furness and his T-Bucket have... Read More

Serial complainer is no Grinch

It was never his intention to have community groups booted out of the Greerton Community on the back of his more than 80 noise complaints over two years. In... Read More

Come play for us

It's frustrating for both pianist and choir. The pianist is Fred Chell. 'Age is catching up on me.” He's 77. 'I rely on my memory to play well and... Read More

Top sporting talent gets a major boost

Holly Topp ends five years at Tauranga Girls' College this month with a highly impressive sporting CV. The 18-year-old has been a sporting role model at... Read More

One complainant makes a big noise

One serial noise complainant has single-handedly compromised the future of the Greerton Hall as a community events centre. The hall in Cameron Road is... Read More

It’s as Kiwi as…

Free Kiwiana language classes in Tauranga will help resident refugees and migrants learn the 'rules' of New Zealand. From learning about the iconic pineapple... Read More

Giving the gift of groceries

Curate Church's annual Gift of Groceries initiative is set to take place today, which will see over 1200 grocery bags being handed out to more than 30 Bay of... Read More

Defending Champions looking for Sevens repeat

Men's and women's sevens champions will be looking to go back to back at this year's TECT National Sevens tournament in the Bay of Plenty. The top 28 men's... Read More

Sallies Santa’s grotto makes life that little bit

Thousands of presents will fill the Tauranga Salvation Army social hall next week for the annual Christmas Santa's Grotto. The event takes the pressure... Read More

You’re invited to Christmas Dinner

Cate Williams put her hand up to do the family Christmas dinner this year. But for her, it's a much bigger task than most. Her 'family' typically numbers 200... Read More

Step away from crazy consumerism

Boughs of holly, sleigh bells ringing, turkey with stuffing, goodwill to all men. 'Throw in a zero waste Christmas and holiday season,” says Marty... Read More