Local News

Family's lack of support

A Tauranga father and husband is frustrated at the lack of support his family is being given after a home invasion left his wife and two-year-old daughter traumatised. Lee's... Read More

Walking through fires

Kiwi band LIFE Worship battled cancer, a botched vocal cord operation, a breakdown, and a car crash on the journey to record their award-winning album 'Through... Read More

Helping the hard of hearing

Have you ever gone out for dinner, only to find yourself yelling across the table to your companion? Or, you've planned a quiet catch-up with a friend, but quickly... Read More

Hot dogs! Contest 'mo' worries

American competitive eater Matthew Stonie can chug down 62 hot dogs in 10 minutes. The 23-year-old, who can also plug away 25 Big Macs in 22 minutes, is the champion... Read More

Disability seminars aid locals

If you live in the Eastern and Western Bay of Plenty, are already receiving Individualised Funding or thinking about Enhanced Individualised Funding, the Western... Read More

Your say on coastal erosion

Western Bay of Plenty residents will get their chance to decide what gets top priority for erosion protection between private property, community infrastructure... Read More

Climb every mountain

Two years ago Auckland outdoor education teacher David Williams says he was your 'typical Kiwi bloke”. But there's nothing typical about Dave's goal: to be... Read More

Hinemoana comes to Tauranga

The first tall ship alongside at the Tauranga waterfront, since the harbour bridge stopped traffic, is the voyaging waka Hinemoana, which is taking the opportunity... Read More

Dangers of doorstep sales

Would you sign up to buy a new TV, when the contract requires 35 weekly instalments before you even get to switch it on? One door-to-door sales company's tactics... Read More

Coastal living desirable

A Tauranga builder is having to enlist the full-time services of a boutique architect as demand for mid to high end property, and land, in Papamoa continues to... Read More

It’s not okay, say it loud

Domestic violence. It's a conversation typically kept behind closed doors. 'It's not ok' is the phrase the advertising campaigns say we should be shouting from... Read More

Rodeo: To be or not to be

There is a lot of misconception when it comes to rodeo, says New Zealand Rodeo Cowboys Association board member Shane Bird. Shane is hitting back at claims the... Read More