Local News
09:02am Fri 24 Nov, 2023
Next Thursday, November 30, more than 800 students from 28 local schools will march and chant through downtown Mount Maunganui in the name of road safety. The... Read More
08:47am Fri 24 Nov, 2023
One of the busiest halls in the Western Bay of Plenty is receiving an upgrade next month after securing the last $100,000 needed for the facelift. The historic... Read More
08:40am Fri 24 Nov, 2023
Take a magical trip with three Christmas elves in Katikati via two short plays presented by Katikati Theatre at the Arts Junction. 'The Sole of Christmas'... Read More
08:35am Fri 24 Nov, 2023
Christmas has come early for Te Puke with a raft of festive events in the town - including the traditional and remarkable float parade next Saturday, December... Read More
08:29am Fri 24 Nov, 2023
Harmonious melodies will glide across Tauranga Moana's harbour for this year's Christmas Carols on the Waterfront. Under the leadership of St Peters in the... Read More
08:23am Fri 24 Nov, 2023
Bruce Lewis is calling his BOP Mustang Owners Club 2023 All USA Day a 'hugely success day” after more than 3500 people turned up to the Tauranga event... Read More
08:02am Fri 24 Nov, 2023
Richard O'Brien is returning to the stage - this time hosting the world premiere of his new play the 'Kingdom of Bling' right here in Tauranga tonight, November... Read More
07:28am Fri 24 Nov, 2023
I had intended to turn this week over to music reviews. The lede was debut album 'Soul Exodus' from John Michaelz and the Black Brothers Band, local... Read More
08:00am Fri 17 Nov, 2023
Don't be surprised if you end up sharing a pew with a dog, a cat or even a budgie at St George's Anglican Church this Sunday. Reverend John Hebenton's church... Read More
08:00am Fri 17 Nov, 2023
A Te Puke woman is climbing her way towards international victory after winning the NZ Women's Arborist Tree Climbing Championship title last weekend in Invercargill. Stephanie... Read More
08:00am Fri 17 Nov, 2023
They're at the heart of our region's conservation efforts - from helping volunteers care for our little blue penguins to protecting our native forests. Yet... Read More
08:00am Fri 17 Nov, 2023
A decade-plus customer is finding elsewhere to get their cinema fix due to paid parking charges in downtown Tauranga. Two weeks ago Mount Maunganui resident... Read More