Local News

Time ticking on relocation fundraising

Mount Maunganui Playcentre has had massive support following the news of its potential closure, but the support may not be enough. Only time will tell if Mount... Read More

New nets for summer!

Greerton Cricket Club's home is getting a long-awaited and well-deserved facelift with new cricket nets recently being opened to the public ahead of summer. The... Read More

Eye on the Tiger

We've got our eye on the tiger at Tauranga Historic Village this year thanks to the Chinese assigning 12 animals on a 12-year cycle, making 2022 the Year of the... Read More

Their generosity just keeps growing!

A handwritten sign and a trailer-load of vege seedlings with Bill Rae and wife Elizabeth behind the trailer is a common sight at the Katikati farmers' market at... Read More

Painting Hallelujah with voice

Let yourself be captivated by the angelic melodies and harmonies with a powerful live performance of Handel's 'Messiah'. As an annual tradition in Tauranga, this... Read More

International Day of People with Disabilities

Tauranga City Council and Parafed Bay of Plenty are celebrating International Day of People with Disabilities with a family fun day and an opportunity for people... Read More

Lions turfed out of their den

Bethlehem Te Puna Lions members are amongst a number of groups that have lost their prized and ample community meeting place. A cascade of events resulting in... Read More

Working to keep house and plants healthy

Tauranga's Tropical Display House is undergoing a much-needed renovation to keep both the building and the plants inside healthy. Work began on the renovation... Read More

Vicar of Dibley helping charity

A night out enjoying the Vicar of Dibley's parishioners' antics while helping raise funds for the Graeme Dingle Foundation is being served up by Te Puke Repertory's... Read More

Gift and give back this summer

Enjoy fun summer activities and Christmas gifts, while giving back to tamariki and rangatahi this silly season! The Graeme Dingle Foundation launched its 'Vouchers... Read More

Pāpāmoa gets ready for World Tennis Tour

Tennis fever is building in Pāpāmoa as the coastal community prepares to host an ITF World Tennis Tour event this summer. And it's some of the youngest residents... Read More

Light up our district with Christmas spirit

Dust off those colourful lights, figures and shapes - and get into the festive spirit by entering Sun Media's Christmas Lights Drive this year! With December... Read More