Local News

Learn to become a lifesaver!

As part of Shocktober - Hato Hone St John's CPR awareness month - Bay of Plenty residents can take part in free CPR training lessons at two locations in the... Read More

More animal fosterers needed in the BOP

If looking after a fluffy friend free of charge for a short term sounds like something you're interested in, Tauranga SPCA desperately needs your help. During... Read More

Bubble Walk to remember lost babies

A mother who lost two babies has organised a Bubble Walk to raise awareness and offer support for those who have been through baby loss in Tauranga. On Saturday,... Read More

Five Tauranga sailors in on America’s Cup action

Five athletes who honed their sailing skills on Tauranga Moana are making waves at the 2024 America's Cup, currently underway in Spanish waters. While Peter... Read More

How 4000 years of media led to Donald Trump

Tauranga is set to spark with an engaging evening on October 29, featuring a thought-provoking discussion titled 'How 4000 Years of Media Led to Donald Trump”. The... Read More

Waihī Beach waves goodbye to plastic

Waihī Beach is making significant strides in sustainability by reducing plastic waste, according to Sustainable Waihī Beach co-ordinator Pip Coombes. 'Two... Read More

Get ready to light up Christmas

Dust off your festive lights and sign up now to bring Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty communities some joy this December! Entries are now open for 2024′s... Read More

Cars, cars and Chaytors

When Maureen Chaytor starts her car, it's like kicking a big sleeping dog. It wakens, grumbles and growls the deep, distinctive signature Mustang growl. That's... Read More

Webinar on best chances after a cancer diagnosis

In loving memory of her mother, Lisa McCarthy has organised an event to help people understand what they need to do to give themselves the best chance of thriving... Read More

Tauranga woman is an international Fema first

A Tauranga woman has made history as the first international graduate of a US Federal Emergency Management Agency's elite programme. In a groundbreaking achievement... Read More

Festival hub blooming in downtown Tauranga

As the vibrant colours of early summer unfold, downtown Tauranga is set to come alive with Bloom in the Bay, a central highlight of the Bayleys-sponsored Bay... Read More

Learning the road code through board games

Learning the road code for your learner driver's licence test is essential, but studying for it no longer has to be boring. Entrepreneur and Driven to Success... Read More