Local News

How 4000 years of media led to Donald Trump

Tauranga is set to spark with an engaging evening on October 29, featuring a thought-provoking discussion titled 'How 4000 Years of Media Led to Donald Trump”. The... Read More

Waihī Beach waves goodbye to plastic

Waihī Beach is making significant strides in sustainability by reducing plastic waste, according to Sustainable Waihī Beach co-ordinator Pip Coombes. 'Two... Read More

Get ready to light up Christmas

Dust off your festive lights and sign up now to bring Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty communities some joy this December! Entries are now open for 2024′s... Read More

Cars, cars and Chaytors

When Maureen Chaytor starts her car, it's like kicking a big sleeping dog. It wakens, grumbles and growls the deep, distinctive signature Mustang growl. That's... Read More

Webinar on best chances after a cancer diagnosis

In loving memory of her mother, Lisa McCarthy has organised an event to help people understand what they need to do to give themselves the best chance of thriving... Read More

Tauranga woman is an international Fema first

A Tauranga woman has made history as the first international graduate of a US Federal Emergency Management Agency's elite programme. In a groundbreaking achievement... Read More

Festival hub blooming in downtown Tauranga

As the vibrant colours of early summer unfold, downtown Tauranga is set to come alive with Bloom in the Bay, a central highlight of the Bayleys-sponsored Bay... Read More

Learning the road code through board games

Learning the road code for your learner driver's licence test is essential, but studying for it no longer has to be boring. Entrepreneur and Driven to Success... Read More

All aboard the spooky express

Ghosts, ghouls and goblins are invited to ride the rails of the miniature railway at Memorial Park at its annual Halloween Night Run. The Friday, November... Read More

Tackling homelessness in Tauranga

The story of Brett, 52, highlights the 'systems failure' that led to him living on the streets. In a 2017 case study by the Tauranga City Council, Brett... Read More

Bubble Walk for little lives lost

After experiencing baby loss herself, Tauranga resident Belinda Roddick decided to organise a Bubble Walk to Remember to raise awareness and offer support for... Read More

Support when it’s most needed

In the last 10 months, Harriet Steele, has been diagnosed with cancer, undergone major surgery, IVF, chemotherapy and early menopause. All just four months... Read More