Local News

More than 100 mentors wanted!

A programme to help young people in the Western Bay of Plenty community is on the lookout for 108 mentors from Katikati through to Te Puke - with 38 mentors... Read More

Fire’s out and the game is on!

The only thing that has ever stopped the Bay of Plenty Rapid chess tournament happening in the last 16 years has been arson. This year things are back on board. ... Read More

Art and books wanted ahead of Rotary sale

Have you a got piece of art gathering dust? Or an artwork sitting in the bottom of the closet instead of proudly on the wall? Maybe a piece no longer brings... Read More

Just be yourself at Jammin’ in the Park!

A new music festival on tomorrow in Tauranga aims to empower youth to be themselves and not let struggles get in the way of life by enjoying the sounds and... Read More

Discovering Chris Luxon

Well, we all know he's got his eye on the biggest office in the executive wing of The Beehive. We know he wants to be Prime Minister of this nation of 5,185,288... Read More

Thousands take to the turf

After nearly two decades, the Vantage National Masters Tournament will be held in Tauranga once again - and it's the biggest one yet! It was 2005 when our city... Read More

‘Tough’ men taking on the harbour

He's gone head-to-head with some of the most frightening and monstrous lads - yet former rugby league legend Richie Barnett is absolutely terrified of an ocean... Read More

This exhibition is the worst!

A not-so-serious, satirical exhibition that pokes fun at art and artists themselves is kicking off at the Tauranga Historic Village today, February 17. The organised... Read More

Reaching out for you and your children

As a dad of two and having gone through the family court system before - Jim Smith knows how tough it can be - and he's here to help other Tauranga fathers in... Read More

The lassie and the lad

After meeting for the second time in 1962, they were engaged just seven days later. What started out as a whirlwind romance for Vivienne and Barrie Shaw, has now... Read More

Lions, bowls and charity

A love for community and the lure of competition are bringing the 12 Bay of Plenty Lions clubs out in force for the second annual Lawn Bowls Tournament on Sunday,... Read More

A short film fest for the two-wheeled devotee

A nationwide film festival celebrating cycling in all its glorious shapes and forms is returning to Tauranga this Monday, February 20, as part of its ninth annual... Read More