Local News

Bringing the country to town

Whether you live on a farm, a lifestyle block, in a city apartment or a house in the suburbs, the modern A&P show has something for everyone. The Tauranga A&P Lifestyle... Read More

Trust helping youth achieve

New charitable trust MAHI Performance is launching this Saturday at the Bethlehem Sports Club. The core team will be joining the launch of the Hangarau Storm rugby... Read More

Cricket’s next generation

It's the cricket nursery that delivered Brendon McCullum, Kane Williamson, Tim Southeee, Steve Smith and Virat Kohli to the international stage. It's the ICC Under-19... Read More

Devin the blue eyed penguin

He was on the brink of celebrity, of being an animal A-lister - a poster-boy for his kind. But sadly Devin's been robbed of that. And we have been robbed of him.... Read More

Riot of colour for celebration

Tauranga's Sikh community will play host to thousands of visitors this weekend as people come from far and wide to celebrate the birthday of Guru Gobind Singh. The... Read More

Top tennis in Tauranga

Western Bay of Plenty residents have a unique opportunity to watch fast-paced, action-packed tennis from some high profile Kiwi players, including top males clashing... Read More

Donating to surf life saving

A new 'tap to donate' donation system being rolled out at one of New Zealand's biggest fast food brands is about to benefit Surf Life Saving New Zealand. New 'tap... Read More

Venue sought for parkrun

Every Saturday morning, in 17 countries around the world, there are thousands of people meeting up at local parks to go for a run together. It's happening in New... Read More

Mr G goes wild

Bring a chair, a cold drink, your dog or cat and watch Mr G work his magic on his latest graffiti project. The Tauranga Moana artist, of Ngai Te Rangi and Ngati... Read More

Films under the stars

Night Owl Cinema is starting its summer season with the award-winning film Thor: Ragnarok, directed by Kiwi Taika Waititi, at Mount Drury Reserve in Mount Maunganui... Read More

Mr G honours Awanuiarangi

Tauranga artist Graham Hoete, aka Mr G, spent his festive season to honouring a highly respected Tauranga iwi leader and educator over one of his already-complete... Read More

Harbour race makes a comeback

Trailer sailers and cruising yachts will be taking to the water off Ongare Point this weekend for the Katikati Boating Club Harbour Race. Weather permitting, the... Read More