Local News

Witness a fanfare of young BOP musicians

The Bay of Plenty's most talented young orchestral musicians will perform in a free concert in Tauranga this month. 'A Fanfare of Fantasies' by Youth Philharmonic... Read More

Volunteers needed to plant Kōpūrererua Valley

The Kōpūrererua Valley Rotary Centennial Trust needs 200 volunteers to plant 4500 native trees and shrubs on September 29. This milestone event - part of... Read More

Challenging anthology confronting but heartwarming

Some evocative Springsteen lyrics started it. Geordie indie rocker Sam Fender unwittingly kicked it along. And between them, they fired the creativity of... Read More

Cancer can enter life when least expected…

Ella Scown was preparing to move to Canada when she found a lump in her breast. Not confident about the prices of healthcare overseas, the 29-year-old lawyer... Read More

Carter representing NZ in Jordan

The only Western Bay of Plenty basketballer to have made the New Zealand Under-18 Junior Tall Blacks squad may be rallying for fundraising support but that's... Read More

Mount hosts NZ’s largest pickleball tournament

This weekend's Mount Maunganui Classic is set to make history as New Zealand's largest pickleball tournament when it takes place at the Mercury Baypark Arena... Read More

Testing the temperature of the city

As the new council got underway, we asked Kulim Park visitors if they wante to see decisions made by the Commissioners reversed by the new council? And if... Read More

Cancer rates expected to double by 2040

In 2020, there were more than 27,000 new cancer cases in New Zealand. By 2040, this number is expected to reach 52,000, according to the Cancer Society of New... Read More

Dig deep this Daffodil Day!

The Cancer Society of New Zealand is encouraging people to 'get your yellow on' this month to help the one in three New Zealanders affected by cancer. This... Read More

Students help birds on their school logo

Kōkako were once a common sight along the fence line at Ōropi School - now students are planting native trees to help protect the endangered species. As... Read More

Calling for auditions for Romeo and Juliet

Summer Shakespeare Tauranga is gearing up for its 2025 season, and the directors are on the lookout for talented individuals to bring one of William Shakespeare's... Read More

100-year-old Coreen is still on song

Audrey Coreen Gray - known as Coreen - is celebrating her 100th birthday with plenty of singing - much to the delight of those blessed to know her. 'It's... Read More