Local News

Young skateboarders gear up for national champs

Excitement is building as the 2025 National Skateboarding Championships draw near, with top skateboarders from across New Zealand set to compete in Mount Maunganui... Read More

Buffaloes near extinction in Tauranga

He looks and sounds like any other Tauranga resident going about living in the Bay of Plenty. But for this Brother, his 'brotherhood” is fast disappearing... Read More

Mother shares struggle with adopted FASD son

'I was pleased to hear… it was a genuine problem, it wasn't just my imagination, and it wasn't just me,” says Carol Hudson, recalling the moment... Read More

Community boards oppose council’s merger plan

Western Bay community boards have hit back at a proposal to merge, with one saying it would be 'eroding a democracy”. At an appeal hearing... Read More

Grass seeds pose hidden danger for dogs, warns vet

As autumn arrives, veterinarians are warning pet owners about the dangers of grass seeds, which can seriously harm animals. Grass seeds are dangerous because... Read More

Kids – ready, steady, bake!

Expect plenty of flour-covered countertops, chocolate-covered faces, and sweet smells in kitchens around Tauranga with the first-ever Kiwi Kids Bake-Off under... Read More

Reviving a welcoming tradition

When members of the Cherrywood Probus Club turned up with morning tea in hand at Ron and Dulcie Pollock's new home last week, they were re-enacting a tradition... Read More

Street art festival brings new energy

For Mount Maunganui artist Paul Darragh, his seventh mural has a special significance. He's one of five artists chosen to create oversized art at this weekend's... Read More

Why road cones have become a hot topic in Tauranga

Tauranga, residents have mixed feelings about road cones. Some aren't bothered about the number lined up around streetscapes, while others find what they... Read More

Shining a light on dental health

This year, the New Zealand Dental Association is thrilled to celebrate World Oral Health Day, a global initiative led by the FDI World Dental Federation. With... Read More

Zac Green readies for D1NZ drifting grand finals

Zac Green has a lot of work ahead of him in the next two weeks to get his Nissan Stationwagon ready for an exciting event in Taranaki. After that, he's prepping... Read More

Militaria show on in Greerton

Take a trip down memory lane, or see something you've never set your eyes on before at the 2025 Tauranga Militaria Show this Saturday, March 22, and Sunday,... Read More