Local News

New beds for Bay health board

Funding of $15.14 million has been approved for the expansion of intensive care unit and high-dependency unit facilities in the Bay of Plenty. This means... Read More

Tauranga student’s app wins two awards

A Tauranga Boys' College student has won two Priority One Young Innovator Awards for his inventive work developing and perfecting an app to enhance his school's... Read More

Fun in the sun at Waimarino

With summer well and truly set in, enjoying the outdoors will be on everyone's holiday wish list. Waimarino Adventure Park offers a range of activities... Read More

Putting cancer in the hole

The game of life shares many parallels with the game of golf. One minute you are cruising along the fairway, the next you're in a bunker, digging up sand. One... Read More

Back on the beach

It's been a long wait for Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service members Emily Mahon, Francesca Piceno and Olive Pearce, but the trio are excited to be lining... Read More

Elfies and reindeer

The forecast in Pāpāmoa this Christmas is golden sunshine with a chance of reindeer. But already there is drama - the breaking news in Pāpāmoa is that... Read More

School frustration after Covid case

Parents of students at Te Akau ki Pāpāmoa School have voiced their frustration after classrooms remained closed despite the school community isolating for... Read More

Te Puke turns into Christmas Town

Te Puke Primary School are the winners of this year's Seeka Te Puke Christmas Town. Traditionally, the Te Puke Christmas Float Parade is held on the first... Read More

Tauranga city centre lights up for Christmas

A curated collection of world class light sculptures and installations, larger-than-life Christmas decorations, shopping, dining and events are creating a buzz... Read More

Seafarers’ mission a beacon for crews

The United Seafarers' Mission Tauranga is providing small comforts for crews stuck at sea for months on end. Three men from the mission have taken on the... Read More

Waterfront concert attracts top NZ artists

A concert featuring some of New Zealand's top artists has been announced for Tauranga waterfront this summer. Described as a boutique concert celebrating... Read More

Great white shark fears in Western Bay

A shark expert is warning beachgoers in the Western Bay of Plenty to be wary of great whites this summer, with one fisherman suggesting it is a matter time... Read More