Local News

Directory calls on mobile users for numbers

The club behind Katikati's most handy resource - the Community Directory - is calling on residents to add their mobile phone numbers to the listings, to keep... Read More

Orchard open day shows ways to care for land

Two men from a Western Bay of Plenty iwi collective will open the gates to one of their orchards to visitors today after winning the Bay of Plenty Regional Supreme... Read More

Chocky fish donut supports CF awareness

A Pāpāmoa food trailer is turning a beloved Kiwi treat into a force for good during May, with a special donut created to support Cystic Fibrosis Awareness... Read More

What’s inside the science kits?

As the nationwide rollout of House of Science resource kits gathers pace, many are curious and asking a simple question: what exactly is inside the boxes heading... Read More

Frocks on Bikes Tauranga keeps cycling social

For Tauranga's Frocks on Bikes, cycling isn't about speed, competition or lycra - it's about connection, confidence and cycling. The community group, which... Read More

Helping stop the invasion of the moth plant

Envirohub Bay of Plenty is calling on the community to take action against one of the region's most persistent invasive weeds through its annual Moth Plant Pod... Read More

Mobile Te Puke Farmers market seeks suppliers

A new community-driven initiative is set to bring fresh, locally grown food closer to Te Puke residents. However, organisers say they need more growers and... Read More

Surprise visit from rugby stars at BOP school

The Black Ferns swapped stadium lights for a school field, inspiring students with a surprise training session. Cheers and wide-eyed excitement rippled across... Read More

Historic Hopukiore caves protected with barriers

Three historic caves at Mount Maunganui's popular and culturally significant Hopukiore (Mt Drury) Reserve have been sealed with uniquely patterned barriers following... Read More

Petition launched over Pāpāmoa toll

A Pāpāmoa business owner warns a planned toll at the Pāpāmoa East Interchange could place added pressure on local families, workers and firms already facing... Read More

Olympic discus thrower settles in Bethlehem

Olympic discus thrower Connor Bell has quietly relocated to Bethlehem, bringing one of New Zealand's top field athletes into the Tauranga community as he balances... Read More

Historical Tauranga scene brought to life

A striking new mural in central Tauranga is turning back the clock, capturing a moment from the city's earliest days and honouring the people who helped shape... Read More