Local News

Turtle menace and why we should be concerned

It is blacklisted as one of the world's 100 worst invasive species, and there's concern the red-eared slider turtle is a establishing a claw-hold in our waterways. This... Read More

Throwing a line for charity

It's more than just reeling in the best catch. It's about having fun and enjoying the sport. The Wish4Fish Charity Fishing Competition this Saturday will see... Read More

Colin Marshall’s posthumous gift

It was one man's obsession, contained in more than 60 cartons which sat, alongside his ashes, in the sleepout where he read voraciously. Where he inhaled hours... Read More

When two heads are better than one

The first day of school can be a scary prospect for any student, and the first day of university can be just as daunting. But for Anaru Palmer and Leah Owen,... Read More

Tennis career nudges eighth decade

A chronic hip problem is about to scupper Andy Murray's career at just 31. At 38, Roger Federer can't have too many more Grand Slams in him. But even at 80, Norma... Read More

Magical wonder of elegant dining

Two white fox faces swirl through a magically intimate tableau. Did you really see them? You glance back, but the Delphic duo have vanished again into the late... Read More

Dingle Pedallers raising funds for youth

The Dingle Pedallers, made up of four gentlemen with an average age of 70, are cycling the length of the country to raise funds for the Graeme Dingle Foundation.... Read More

The Great K Valley Adventure Race

The Great K Valley Adventure Race is back for a second year. The event, which runs on the cycleways in and around Tauranga's Kopurererua Valley - or 'K Valley'... Read More

Yarning about kids’ books

Yarn bombers will once again be decorating Greerton's trees to acknowledge the wonderful non-profit organisations that support so many people in Tauranga. Leigh... Read More

The great kumara conundrum

The response has been consistent from seasoned kumara growers and experts. 'Nah, never. I can't remember ever seeing that. It's very rare.” Jenny Lucey's... Read More

On a pathway to success

Three students have landed the opportunity to further develop their knowledge and skills with the assistance of a scholarship. The Omokoroa Lions Club recently... Read More

Insect numbers continue to fall

We don't hesitate to get a can out to zap the buggers, or pour pesticides all over our precious plants. But they're little things that make a big impact, and... Read More