Local News

Council helps to share wildlife message

Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Wildlife Trust founder and Tauranga Holistic Vet Dr Liza Schneider's 10 children's books are being donated to Western Bay libraries... Read More

Enjoy the fun of farming like grandad

Clydesdales, old engines - including vintage cars, motorbikes and farm machinery - will be on show in Kawerau this month at the annual 'Farming like Grandad' event. The... Read More

Jump on the bandwagon Eugenie

PET's a 1.5 litre plastic drink bottle. It lies discarded in the sand of Pilot Bay - a thirst slaked, now empty and abandoned, job done. PET - an anacronym for... Read More

What gives the ‘booch’ it’s buzz?

Be as sniffy as you like about the 'booch', but it's now a 'significant category” in the beverage space. So says Alex Campbell - CEO of Greerton-based Good... Read More

When the scissors fell silent

It didn't make sense. But it did make sense. As a recessive gene claimed more and more of my hair, the longer I would spend in Werner Gamma's barber chair. The... Read More

Dare to ditch the device this summer

In a world of hash tags, iPhones, online trolls and 'selfies', device junkies are being challenged to take a step back this summer. Registered psychologist, coach... Read More

Look before you leap into waterways

Toi Te Ora Public Health is reminding people to be aware of water contamination this summer to minimise the risk of tummy bugs, sore throats and skin infections. Swimming... Read More

A show of ‘country meets city’

All the fun of 'country meets city' is on offer at the Tauranga A&P Lifestyle Show on Sunday, January 13, 2019, at the Tauranga Racecourse on Cameron Rd, Greerton. Tauranga... Read More

A country community show

Katikati A&P Show is about community bringing the town and country together one day each year for a wonderful event, says show president Louellen Davies. 'The... Read More

Enjoy all sorts of avocado fun!

Katikati recently claimed the title of being New Zealand's avocado capital - and this year's Avocado Expo at the Katikati A&P Show aims to showcase and celebrate... Read More

Back to school buying tips

The start of the new school year is an exciting time for both parents and students, but it can be a costly one, with parents having to fork out for uniforms, shoes,... Read More

Bay Oval – a national treasure

One down and four to go. Tauranga's summer of international cricket matches is underway - further cementing this city as a truly global international cricket venue.... Read More