Local News

Sprouting new skills in the garden

Tauranga kids are growing confidence in the garden while giving back to the community at The Historic Village. 'Your Garden: Children's Therapy Garden' started... Read More

The Fat Brother has food to share

A Tauranga restaurant dishing out free meals on Mondays was saddened to hear one family hadn't eaten since Saturday. Last month the burger, sandwich and... Read More

Circus skills that build more than confidence!

The favourite part of Rowan Ford Dawson's job is seeing people's faces light up when they know it's circus class. '[I love] Watching the students get joy... Read More

Wagner eyes former compatriots at Bay Oval

The extraordinary cricket career of Neil Wagner could take yet another twist this weekend, when the BLACKCAPS play their first cricket test against South Africa... Read More

BOP fishers and divers asked to share sightings

With the Bay of Plenty being a boating and water-sport mecca in summer months, the Department of Conservation is encouraging users to share their share sightings... Read More

A blossoming love in Te Puke

The sun begins to rise, the children lay sound asleep in bed, but you won't find her in the home. No - she's tiptoed into the wonderful shades of colourful... Read More

All about bromeliads!

A formerly rare and still rather exotic plant, the humble bromeliad has exploded in popularity in the past few years. For those yet to encounter these lovely... Read More

A&P show back with a bang in Katikati!

It's a welcome return, this Sunday, to the highlight of the Katikati social calendar. After a three-year hiatus, Katikati A&P Show is promising to be a day of... Read More

Shakespeare and a scrumptious serenade

Make for the Te Puna Quarry's charming amphitheatre for a magical evening of William Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' this February. Summer Shakespeare Tauranga... Read More

Celebrate Te Tiriti at Western Bay Museum

Western Bay Museum is inviting the community to commemorate Waitangi Day in fine fashion this year with funding from the Ministry of Culture and Heritage. 'Our... Read More

Tauranga Moana events to mark Waitangi Day

As Waitangi Day dawns tomorrow, a number of events happening in Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty will offer residents and visitors alike the chance to mark... Read More

Tauranga jazz fest tickets being snapped up

Those planning their Easter entertainment should move fast to grab early-bird tickets for the 2024 Port of Tauranga Jazz Festival before the offer closes February... Read More