Local News

Lifeguards unfazed by vaccine mandate

Lifeguards in the Bay of Plenty say they aren't fazed by having to be vaccinated before patrolling our beaches this summer. Surf Life Saving New Zealand... Read More

Rozanne’s fight for acknowledgement

Three months ago, 50-year-old Rozanne de Wild was a highly functioning business woman, running the office admin, marketing and accounts part-time for her friend's... Read More

Grant makes a difference for community crafters

Tauranga Crossing's Local Legends campaign recently announced its latest grant recipient, who walked away with $5000 to put towards their community initiative. ... Read More

Fresh faces for Youth Parliament

As a Youth MP, Ben Cosford will not only get to spend time in parliament representing Tauranga, he will take part in community events - something he's really... Read More

Tauranga’s brightest night walk

A new Tauranga event is set to give participants the chance to experience the city at night while raising funds to support local people living with cancer.... Read More

Boxing up kindness this Christmas

It will be a Christmas filled with kindness and joy for many of Tauranga's homeless this year, when 'Santa Carrus' - in the form of Te Tuinga Whānau staff... Read More

Report puts policing under the spotlight

Tauranga MP Simon Bridges says he is committed to ensuring the city gets a beefed up specialist gang unit, more police resources and greater mental health capacity... Read More

Tauranga City Women reach new heights

Tauranga City AFC Women enjoyed an unbeaten WaiBOP W-League title-winning campaign last season, scoring 73 goals in 17 games. Now they've been rewarded... Read More

Putting water safety first

New Zealand - an island nation rich in beautiful beaches, crystal clear lakes, rivers, streams and estuaries. But it's also a country where 74 preventable... Read More

Bridges opposes racecourse housing

Tauranga MP Simon Bridges is unequivocal in his belief that housing should not be an option for the Tauranga Racecourse Reserve. The National Party politician... Read More

On location in the Bay

The launch of Film Bay of Plenty's showreel is exciting producers and directors intent on finding new film-friendly locations. The two-minute sizzle reel, which... Read More

Mount to host Blackcaps homecoming

The Blackcaps have announced their international schedule for 2021/22, and will kick off the season on New Year's Day in Mount Maunganui. New Zealand men's... Read More