Local News

No common ground over Mount Maunganui development

Mount Maunganui residents are battling a proposed apartment building that will rise above existing the area's height restrictions of nine metres. It will be... Read More

Growing the perfect gift

Aquinas College students aren't afraid of getting their hands dirty, digging up vegetables to donate to a local initiative that helps feeds hungry stomachs... Read More

Old landfill risks aired

Mayoral candidate Les Wallen has exposed what he calls a 'hidden time bomb” right at the front door to Tauranga's CBD - but is it still ticking? Les... Read More

Home to mushy peas and Brexit

'They shouldn't have made the news.” That's Jen Swallow, the Sun's tame but delightfully stroppy 568 ml imperial pint-sized Pom. She is quite dismissive... Read More

Jan takes the 70 to town

She's probably entitled to a parliamentary services taxi chit, or she could drive the very recognisable and appropriately red Mitsubishi Lancer with the Tinetti... Read More

Feeding our furry friends

The Pet Food Pantry is feeding grumbling stomachs of hungry cats and dogs throughout Tauranga. Chloe Griffin launched the pet food bank in June this year.... Read More

Access cures disability

Tauranga is making strides towards becoming a wheel-chair friendly destination, but more work needs to be done to make the city physically accessible for everyone.... Read More

Heading for the hills

She's just 16-years-old, has notions of a career in law or business management, but in the meantime, she is trekking around and over mountains at the weekend... Read More

It’s not all tight perms and tea trolleys

Francine Thomas grew up in a florist shop, so it is no surprise her passion for floral art has blossomed over the years. Francine's mother and grandmother... Read More

Riders relish games challenge

Harry Kneebone and Poppy Lane aren't worried about spring squalls or downpours at next week's Anchor AIMS Games - in fact, their message is "bring it... Read More

Car, disease or voting system?

'STV? - standard traditional values, perhaps?” 'STV - feel like I should know, but I don't.” Tauranga local body voters wrestling with the... Read More

Life revolves around lambs

An 11-year-old Tauranga boy with a severe hearing impediment has developed a special bond with his neighbour's newborn lamb. Rory Mackenzie recently spent... Read More