Local News

Greenspace over children

One of Tauranga's oldest kindergartens is facing an uncertain future because their lease on council land will be terminated. For more than 50 years the Avenues... Read More

A birthday suit swim for breast cancer

Bums, bits and boobs will be bared as local do-gooders get cracking to raise funds for breast cancer this December. That's right - it's the Nude Dude Swim 2022... Read More

Airborne antics over Tauranga

They'll be buzzing hither and thither all day - if you don't see them you will hear them - nearly 20 small aircraft sharing the skies over Tauranga City with all... Read More

Burns don’t discriminate

An annual Men's Day Out event in Tauranga City is giving male burn survivors a space to be themselves and connect with others that know what it's like to live... Read More

Classic opportunity for young tennis stars

Two promising young Tauranga tennis players have qualified to play centre-court at January's ASB Classic as part of a youth-focused tournament. Charlize Cashmore,... Read More

Bush Man and the Viking

Good mates Evan Agnew and Josh Dennison have set out a challenge for each other - one beard versus another. 'It's Bush Man and the Viking,” says Josh, in... Read More

Lighting up awareness for autism

Lighting up lives and raising awareness about autism with a Light Up the Night party combines Tauranga DJ Daniel Cox's talent and knowledge in a unique way to... Read More

Anna Solich wins The Weekend Sun Emerging Artist

Tauranga resident Anna Solich is the winner of the 2022 The Weekend Sun Emerging Artist Award for 2022 with her work 'Come Undone'. Created using watercolour,... Read More

Counselling – a priceless gift to give!

Grief Support Services is reaching out to the community to ask for support in giving the gift of counselling this Christmas during their annual donation appeal. 'Our... Read More

Incubator celerbates with HATCH

The Incubator Creative Hub is celebrating a million things at once with a one-day showcase from 10am-3pm this Saturday, November 26, called HATCH. Because that's... Read More

Looking to the past to help save planet’s future

Modern items sit beside objects from times past in Western Bay Museum's new exhibition called 'How To Save The Planet - what we can learn from our grandparents'. The... Read More

Jumping and jamming to the top

Mount Mystics have jumped with pep in their step to the very top - placing first in their division for the National Jump Jam Championships 2022. The team of 12... Read More