Local News

Making buses an easier option

Should buses be given their own peak-time space up and down Cameron Road? In other words, a bus clearway? Should buses be given priority over parked cars for people... Read More

A Christmas gift that will last all year

The Firefighters' Calendar has taken on a new look for 2019, and will feature the ever-popular emergency service members alongside Child Cancer ambassadors. In... Read More

World Cup bronze a buzz for Ayla

From mini kicks at Otumoetai Football Club, through Tauranga City's high-achieving women's team, to a World Cup bronze medal winner - that's the tale of Ayla Pratt's... Read More

Experience Croatia

Croatia has gorgeous rocky shorelines lapped by warm azure sea, but there is more to this European favourite, and certain things are not to be missed. Now, you... Read More

Tauranga student turns navy strongman

A former Tauranga Boys' College student's dream of being a fitness instructor in the navy is now a reality. After college, Chief Petty Officer Marc Thomas studied... Read More

New rules on minding your dog

The bees may be the real winners from a proposed makeover of the rules governing dogs and other animals in Tauranga. Tauranga City Council's community and culture... Read More

Miller mixes training for Monster attempt

Defending Mount Monster champion Hamish Miller reckons he's as fit as he's ever been. But don't take that as a guarantee he'll be able to back up in Saturday's... Read More

She will not die quietly

Her given name is ZK-GAU. The family name is Slingsby. This week, the 62-year-old lady came home - carted over the Kaimai Range in pieces to Tauranga, where she... Read More

Our impeccable view

I've flown several times in light aircrafts, but this particular flight was extra exciting. Recently I hopped aboard one of Island Air Charter's scenic flights,... Read More

Sevens heaven at Tauranga Domain

Spectators are in for a treat this weekend with the spectacular TECT National Sevens set to illuminate Tauranga Domain. The two-day tournament kicks off on Saturday,... Read More

Christmas day done differently

Four birthday parties and a wedding anniversary. That's how I spent my Christmas in 2015 - and all at the same event. My friend, who was celebrating her 21st... Read More

‘Downright silliness’ looming this Christmas

Kiwi kids can expect new twists on recent toy favourites and 'downright silliness” in their Christmas stockings this year, according to Trade Me. Trade... Read More