Local News

Pottery poppies to mark Anzac Day

The residents of Arvida Bethlehem Views community have been working on a unique project to commemorate Anzac Day, by making pottery poppies. There's been lots... Read More

Poppy Day is nearly here!

The Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association's main fundraiser is on its way - so don't forget to give generously! Poppy Day this year is... Read More

‘Change will happen’

Increased fines for misuse of mobility carparks are that much closer thanks to one determined Tauranga resident. In February 2022, Claire Dale presented a petition... Read More

Growing kai with empathy and love

Pāpāmoa's landscape is blooming with hope and community spirit following the unveiling of the newly created organic, recyclable 'Koiri Garden', a collaborative... Read More

Boobops give back to breast cancer charity!

A dragon boat club full of ladies who've first-hand felt the love and support of Breast Cancer Support Services Tauranga is giving back to the charity by taking... Read More

The many gifts of bees

Nestled among orchards in the depths of Whakamarama, the bees hum, the honey flows in glistening gold, and mead warms the cockles of your heart. The Weekend Sun... Read More

Awareness work inspires winning photo

Renowned Maketu photographer Andy Belcher has once again captured the essence of New Zealand's marine beauty, clinching the top prize in the LegaSea NZ 'Our FishCare... Read More

Potential new clubrooms ‘heart-warming’

A Mount Maunganui sports club is closer to having a home after being without clubrooms for 14 years, which has been a 'massive hit to their mana”. Arataki... Read More

Tightening the screws on crime

To combat the increasing numbers of theft of car number plates, Tauranga South Community Patrol will be out in force in Tauranga Crossing's carpark on Saturday,... Read More

How you want to be represented in Western BOP?

Public submissions are now open for residents to have their say on the representation of the Western Bay of Plenty District Council. Western Bay Mayor James Denyer... Read More

Safer speeds proposed for schools and city centre

A new speed limit proposal could change the way we drive around Tauranga in a bid to keep people safe. Tauranga City Council is consulting on a Speed Management... Read More

On the hunt these holidays

Are you up for an adventure this school holidays? Your help is needed to track down eight of the 'Most Wanted' invasive critters and diseases 'hiding' around... Read More