Local News

Mayor calling for promises

Tauranga City is looking at some tough times caused by the city's growth, which under existing law has to be paid for by the ratepayers. Among the major works... Read More

Marine precinct slab pour

The first slab pour for the Tauranga Marine Precinct's travel lift dock will take place on Friday, marking a major step in the $10 million project. The slab forms... Read More

Turkish delight

G'day mate! It's the sort of greeting you would expect to hear in Australia, but if you're a Kiwi travelling in Turkey, it's the Turkish way of making you feel... Read More

Esc into the world of tech

Audiences will be able to delve into a world of glitches and gadgets at an interactive technology exhibition. The Art of Technology exhibition is described as a... Read More

College boys blasted success

It's the thrill of clay target shooting. 'That instant result,” says Ben Tuck, long serving coach of the newly crowned Tauranga Boys College national clay... Read More

An invitation from Alfie

Alfie has signed off on another summer series of Wander Dogs. He wields that sort of power. Alfie's top dog at the Western Bay of Plenty District Council. He's... Read More

Celebrating Pacifica in Bay

Young students from around the Bay of Plenty will come together at Tahatai School next Wednesday, in a showcase of all things Pacifica. Pasifika in the Bay, which... Read More

Half marathon option revived

A half marathon course has been added to Tauranga's City to Surf Fun Run/Walk this year. Event director Murray Fleming says the City to Surf Half Marathon course... Read More

Season opens for lifeguards

Local lifeguards are gearing up for a steady start to the patrolling season this weekend, with settled weather and small swells in the forecast. Labour Weekend... Read More

Like father, like son

Speedway can be 'a little bit addictive,” says Tauranga driver Dean Waddell. He's supposed to be retired, but with a stellar season coming up at Baypark Family... Read More

The stories behind the crosses

There are 11 rows of 10 crosses. '59922 Pte. H.W.Kirk' read the inscription just below the image of a poppy on one cross. '419043 L/Cpl J.V.H. Bellars' read another. One... Read More

Murder and mystique

It's a classic whodunit. An unpopular billionaire is murdered on the Orient Express and everyone on-board the train is a suspect. Fortunately, Detective Hercule... Read More