Local News

Climbers oppose Mount ban

A proposal in the draft Mauao management plan to remove climbers from the Maunga has resulted in a large number of climbers opposing the issue. The reason for removing... Read More

When the quarry comes alive

It was once an ugly industrial scar, but now the Te Puna Quarry Park is arguably one of the prettiest natural landscapes in the region. And on Sunday, November... Read More

Photo competition returning

Entries have now opened for the second year of the Trustpower Photographic Exhibition, with organisers expecting thousands of entries after the success of the... Read More

Five marathons, one year

A brain damaged Tauranga man who uses running as therapy is seeking sponsorship to help him achieve his goal of completing five marathons in 12 months. Andrew Weatherly... Read More

Unique Waldorf School Fair

The Tauranga Waldorf School Fair and Open Day in Welcome Bay on Sunday is unlike any of the traditional school fairs held in the Bay of Plenty. Waldorf schools... Read More

A starburst whose time has come

Intelligent, active, soft, sweet and sensitive. Could be a resume for an on-line dating service. After all, Nova's in the market for a bit of love. But what's a... Read More

Village home to stunning mural

A new mural has been erected at the Tauranga Historic Village. The large environmentally themed outdoor painting was designed by Tauranga artist Nick Eggleston,... Read More

All the fun of a book fair

The weather gods are playing right into the hands of the Harbour City Lions. Because there's an old expression about getting lost in a world made of books, coffee... Read More

Night bathed in day at Oval

They look like something straight out of Pacific Rim, the American science fiction monster movie. Giant humanoid robots dominating the skyline down Totara Street.... Read More

New community centre sought

After 24 years, the old converted house on Kesteven Avenue that houses the Merivale Community Centre has had its day. But the work that goes on inside the centre... Read More

Striking up with bromeliads

Maisie Kokshoorn's love affair with bromeliads started with one plant ten years ago. She now has dozens. They border both sides of her lawn, three or four deep,... Read More

Raising money to help all

Working towards rehabilitating both humans and animals was the focus of a recent charity auction for the High Hopes Haven project. The auction fundraiser for High... Read More