Local News

How you want to be represented in Western BOP?

Public submissions are now open for residents to have their say on the representation of the Western Bay of Plenty District Council. Western Bay Mayor James Denyer... Read More

Safer speeds proposed for schools and city centre

A new speed limit proposal could change the way we drive around Tauranga in a bid to keep people safe. Tauranga City Council is consulting on a Speed Management... Read More

On the hunt these holidays

Are you up for an adventure this school holidays? Your help is needed to track down eight of the 'Most Wanted' invasive critters and diseases 'hiding' around... Read More

Long road trip with a great story for kids

Wētā, Tuna and Kārearea are mates of Gary the Glowworm, and are traveling to attend his rave in the cave birthday party. The friends face a number of trials... Read More

Fifty years at the reins for Tauranga RDA!

Confident, joyful and horse loving kids took to the arena for Tauranga Riding for the Disabled's 50th Anniversary showcase on Wednesday, April 3. Greenpark School... Read More

Unmissable opera in the city

Opera fans are in for a musical treat this Saturday, as talented young singers and an international baritone perform a concert hosted by Tauranga Opera Forum Trust. 'An... Read More

Fly away with model aircraft club

Almost seven decades after being gifted his first remote control aeroplane, Roger Peddle still loves the hobby. In fact, as a flying instructor for Tauranga... Read More

Helping Pam to get expensive surgery

A Western Bay of Plenty woman fighting for her life against multiple health conditions has found her only treatment option is to undergo urgent life-saving and expensive... Read More

‘Universally liked and respected’

A Western Bay of Plenty councillor is being remembered as 'extremely caring, devoted to his community”. Maketū-Te Puke councillor Richard Crawford passed... Read More

Amazing art and a 50-year celebration!

The Mount Art Group's annual exhibition is coming up - and this one is not to be missed! Not only is the group showing more than 200 artworks - including acrylic,... Read More

Youth jazz comp fosters creativity

The Wright Family Foundation 46th National Youth Jazz Competition went off with foot-tapping beats and funky tunes last week, honing the skills of the next jazz... Read More

Council backtracks on rent increases

Organisations are relieved the council has backed down on proposed 'nightmare” fees at Tauranga's Historic Village. The village is home to dozens of community... Read More