Local News

Boobops give back to breast cancer charity!

A dragon boat club full of ladies who've first-hand felt the love and support of Breast Cancer Support Services Tauranga is giving back to the charity by taking... Read More

The many gifts of bees

Nestled among orchards in the depths of Whakamarama, the bees hum, the honey flows in glistening gold, and mead warms the cockles of your heart. The Weekend Sun... Read More

Awareness work inspires winning photo

Renowned Maketu photographer Andy Belcher has once again captured the essence of New Zealand's marine beauty, clinching the top prize in the LegaSea NZ 'Our FishCare... Read More

Potential new clubrooms ‘heart-warming’

A Mount Maunganui sports club is closer to having a home after being without clubrooms for 14 years, which has been a 'massive hit to their mana”. Arataki... Read More

Tightening the screws on crime

To combat the increasing numbers of theft of car number plates, Tauranga South Community Patrol will be out in force in Tauranga Crossing's carpark on Saturday,... Read More

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