Local News
03:47pm Fri 14 Jul, 2017
Forget trying to be 'normal' - just try to be you. That's the message for young autistics from two Tauranga residents who know more about the struggle to be themselves... Read More
03:43pm Fri 14 Jul, 2017
'I cannot explain in words how much it means to me.” A passionate, gifted 16-year-old expressing her connection with music, with her trumpet. 'I love that... Read More
03:37pm Fri 14 Jul, 2017
'I don't think we have a choice, we have to act, we have to do something.” Steve Morris is ferreting through Tauranga's rubbish issues and something stinks.... Read More
11:05am Fri 07 Jul, 2017
The 'United Nations of Plants' is how Ned Nicely describes the Tropical Display House in Cliff Rd, Tauranga. On Friday, July 14, Ned, a parks coordinator for Tauranga... Read More
10:59am Fri 07 Jul, 2017
Trash to fashion, upcycled junk, photography and short movies - artistic ways for dealing with waste came to the fore again this weekend in Tauranga. Ninety-five... Read More
09:17am Fri 07 Jul, 2017
Sport Bay of Plenty's Virtually on Track initiative is inviting families to colour their world these school holidays in an educational and interactive explorer... Read More
08:58am Fri 07 Jul, 2017
It was an unidentified young truck driver and a woman on her way to work who restored Trudy Riley's faith in human kindness. 'And somehow I just want to reach out... Read More
08:59am Fri 30 Jun, 2017
When 73-year-old Roy Gardiner stood up at parliament recently to receive an award for his volunteer work he was overcome by emotion - he couldn't believe... Read More
08:45am Fri 30 Jun, 2017
Australian 'sexploitation' expert Melinda Tankard Reist will be bringing her message about the link between pornography and violence to Bay parents, educators and... Read More
08:44am Fri 30 Jun, 2017
Members of the public will have the chance to find out more about the cyber currency bitcoin at a special presentation next week. The Bay of Plenty Linux User Group... Read More
08:40am Fri 30 Jun, 2017
The kids at school might have sniggered at former Te Puke High School student Shane Tofaeono's decision to become a professional dancer - but no one is laughing... Read More
08:39am Fri 30 Jun, 2017
America's Cup helmsman Peter Burling can expect another street parade when he returns to his home town. At 26, Peter is the youngest crew member to ever helm an... Read More