Local News

Physios walking the talk

Who wants to take them on? Body in Motion Physio has won the City to Surf corporate challenge for the past four years, and team members will be pounding the pavement... Read More

Joke bots take to the ring

Beef brewing between two aggressive friends can now be solved with one plastic fist to a robots head. Te Puke man John Espin has invented a new fighting sport called... Read More

Running with flame

Tauranga Police will join some of the region's top Special Olympics athletes this Saturday to carry the Special Olympics Flame of Hope through central Tauranga. The... Read More

The original gypsies are in

For more than a quarter-of-a-century, The Original Gypsy Fair has been travelling New Zealand and will be back in Tauranga's Memorial Park for the seventh fair... Read More

More bang for your buck

If you're looking for more bang for your buck this Guy Fawkes, head along to Baypark Family Speedway for its annual Fireworks Extravaganza and a great night of... Read More

Make your house twinkle to win

Dig out your inflatable Santa, your trees and your baubles and start untangling your strings of Christmas lights, because now is the time to plan for and enter... Read More

Fireworks return with a bang

The St Mary's Fireworks Gala is returning next weekend, after a two-year hiatus. The well-attended event promises to be a great night for all the family, with live... Read More

On the trick or treat trail

A trail of pumpkins in downtown Te Puke will lead local children to street theatre, games and treats this Halloween. Jellicoe Street retailers are throwing open... Read More

Research silences moaners

Research that proves marine reserves do act as fish nurseries may silence some of the opposition to their establishment. A higher proportion of young snapper in... Read More

A day at the races

Tauranga Racecourse in Greerton will be buzzing with action on Saturday, November 4, for the Great Kiwi Raceday. On the track there are eight exciting races, with... Read More

Sentiments from faraway lands

They may not be letters from the front lines, but handmade cards from soldiers can make a world of difference to families back home. A local craft group - Simply... Read More

If you go down to the woods

It's a trivial little icon, but it's flexing muscle to help save the planet. It's the teddy bear, a teddy bear made of plastic bags, knitted together from broken... Read More