Local News

Fire and ice heading for The Lakes

After two postponements due to rain, Tauranga Parents Centre is hoping for fine weather on Sunday for its Fire and Ice themed family walk around The Lakes in Tauriko. Walk... Read More

The birth of jazz in Tauranga

It started in the summer of 1963 with a 50-pound overdraft at the Soundshell in Memorial Park and 40 musicians playing for free. Fast-forward 55 years and what... Read More

All-American cars come to town

Identical twin brothers Ray and Rob Sperling share more than just their looks. The Tauranga men are both big Mustang fans and will be sharing their love of the... Read More

Local kids, big hearts

Cities turned to rubble, people destitute, starving, trapped and scrounging for shelter and safety. And it's not just the adults, but children too. It was the story... Read More

Bringing retro back

Be a part of the retro revolution at the Greerton fayre that's got all things vintage covered. The Vintage and Retro Fayre is brand new to Tauranga, with 40 stalls... Read More

United Future’s demise

The disbandment of United Future earlier this week signalled the end of an era for a party that once challenged New Zealand First for the coveted role of 'kingmaker'... Read More

Cheap seats on the way to Te Puke

The calamity that befell Christchurch has turned into a windfall, and a small blessing, for the Te Puke Sport and Recreation Club. More than 300 seats from the... Read More

The rebirth of Tauranga Airport

NZ8260 was on approach to Tauranga when a wee mite called Kristie burst into the terminal and made a beeline for the automatic doors to the observation area. She... Read More

Bar set high by young filmmakers

Tauranga will be rolling out the red carpet for the 2017 International Youth Silent Film New Zealand Regional Awards Final. The competition, which challenges filmmakers... Read More

Bringing the Christmas spirit

A Christmas event is aiming to spread more happiness and cheer through community involvement during the festive season. Tauranga Christmas in the Park, which is... Read More

Sing for suicide prevention

A collaboration between Downtown Tauranga and the Mauao Performing Arts Centre will see the community join together this month to sing in support of suicide prevention... Read More

Kiwi icons join Bryan Adams lineup

Two of New Zealand's most-loved and recognisable fixtures are joining the line-up at what is quickly becoming one of Tauranga's biggest sell-out shows. Dave Dobbyn... Read More