Local News

Time to vote for Tauranga’s next MP

Voting begins in the Tauranga City By-election tomorrow - for residents to vote for their next local Member of Parliament. The candidates are: ONE Party's Allan... Read More

Clubs concerned for future

Tauranga sport clubs with more than a century of tradition could be displaced if a proposed stadium becomes a reality. A feasibility study for a boutique stadium... Read More

A call out for social fun

Blind since birth, a Te Puke woman is expressing the need for more social outlets for young adults in the community. Jesse, aged 25, says her blindness does impact... Read More

Deputy Mayor vies for mayoralty

With nine years on council and a current term as Western Bay of Plenty Deputy Mayor, John Scrimgeour thinks it's time to take on the top job. He is running for... Read More

Support local superstars!

A great game of football is coming to Tauranga this Sunday, as two top women's teams from Otūmoetai Football Club and Eastern Suburbs Association Football Club... Read More

Warming the children’s ward

Knit, pearl, sip. Whether it's wine, tea or coffee, this is the motto behind the 'KPS' women's group that is providing yearly contributions to Tauranga Hospital's... Read More

Matariki in Tauranga Moana

Tauranga Moana will celebrate big this Maori New Year with the city hosting more than 40 events this month to mark Matariki. Matariki is particularly special... Read More

‘Golden Hour’ takes gold

Mount Brewing Co is absolutely buzzing after their beer 'Golden Hour' has enjoyed a winning streak in not one, but two beer awards this month. Having entered... Read More

Final choral concert for Mural Town singers

Mural Town Singers has fast become an institution in Katikati, with its humble beginnings back in 2007 when Jeanette Hasell-Back moved to the Bay of Plenty to... Read More

Host a breakfast with meaning

The Breast Cancer Foundation NZ's largest annual fundraising campaign - Pink Ribbon Breakfast - that happens each May has been extended to June 17, due to a lack... Read More

Ten pin helper needed

Tauranga's Special Olympics Ten Pin Bowling team is looking for another volunteer coach co-ordinator to help them realise their dream in less than 200 days at... Read More

Celebrating 60 years of partnership

Otūmoetai couple Glynnis and Neville Wilson are celebrating, as they hit the amazing milestone of reaching their 60th wedding anniversary last week. The pair... Read More