Local News

Be golden and donate plasma

New Zealand's plasma supply is at a tipping point, as demand for this 'liquid gold” in our blood continues to increase by more than 10% year on year. This... Read More

Unleash the power of poetry!

Tauranga Library will be the vibrant heart of poetic expression as it hosts the 2024 New Zealand National Poetry Day event, Kupu Waiata - Singing Word, next... Read More

Links Ave reopens after two years of closures

Residents of a Mount Maunganui street have welcomed greater access to their homes after dealing with 'pretty tough” closures for two years. The eastern... Read More

Selling Tauranga houses for food

A Tauranga real estate company is throwing its support behind the Tauranga foodbank in an effort to help feed more than 22,000 people. Tauranga Community... Read More

Wiggles headline first toddlers’ dance fest

The world's number one children's entertainment group will bring reimagined versions of their smash hits with the Sound System Dance Party coming to Baypark... Read More

New shop helps those at Turning Point

A mental health and addiction recovery service in Tauranga has opened a shop to sell items crafted by its members to showcase their talents and offer them a... Read More

Back to defend her world title

Ōmanawa woman Karen Humphreys admits having to a lot of nerves as she prepares to defend her world powerlifting title in October. The 61-year-old will represent... Read More

It's child's play for young whistleblower

Some famous Arthurs are King Arthur, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Arthur Ashe, and Arthur Lydiard. Perhaps a little less famous at the moment is Tauranga's Arthur... Read More

Discover your roots this Family History Month

Have you ever wondered about the stories and secrets hidden among the branches of your family tree? Television shows focus on uncovering family histories... Read More

Instrumental for 75 years

Not many Kiwis can say they've done something continuously for 75 years. But Bethlehem's Alex Garrett can. The 84-year-old has just been recognised nationally... Read More

Two events to learn Indonesian culture

Bay of Plenty residents have a unique opportunity to learn to two Indonesian-flavoured activities in Tauranga. Bay of Plenty Indonesia Community Inc is hosting... Read More

Get walking your pooch for Pawgust Challenge

Bay of Plenty residents are encouraged to join forces with their dog or simply support a friend to help raise vital funds this month for Blind Low Vision NZ... Read More