Local News

Afternoon of opera favourites

The Tauranga Opera Forum is set to present an afternoon of operatic favourites at its upcoming fundraising concert, at 3pm on Sunday, November 30, at St Peter's... Read More

A chance to have celebrity chefs cook in your home

Kārena and Kasey Bird - in your kitchen, cooking for you. That's the prize on offer for a raffle being run in conjunction with the Te Puke Christmas in the... Read More

Rotary steps up to support Welcome Bay learners

Tauranga Te Papa Rotary Club members have spent several hours during this school year supporting Welcome Bay School as it rolls out the new literacy and numeracy... Read More

Bold new work to debut at BOP Open Studios

A breakout multidisciplinary artist drawing increasing attention in the Bay of Plenty's contemporary art scene will feature at this weekend's BOP Open Studios... Read More

Brain Watkins House unveils new display

Visitors to Tauranga's historic Brain Watkins House can expect something truly different this summer, said Tauranga Historical Society president Julie Green. 'If... Read More

Christmas market offers galaxy of gift ideas

If you're looking for a spot of Christmas shopping away from the hustle and bustle of retail shops, mark your calendar for next Tuesday night. The Tauranga... Read More

New website to help people support others

A new website has been launched to help people support others to make their own choices - large or small. Whaimana - Support My Decisions at www.supportmydecisions.nz... Read More

New Christmas Convoy for city

Tauranga's annual Christmas fundraising event is bringing a little extra community cheer this year. The Community Projects Charitable Trust and MediaWorks... Read More

Rowers to refuel goals with recipe book

Tauranga Boys College's (TBC) school rowing team has launched a rowing recipe book - titled 'Refuel' - to fundraise for a new boat and challenge for the Maadi... Read More

Western Bay youth set to benefit from funding

The Graeme Dingle Foundation is set to expand its Project K youth development programme with new government funding announced by Mental Health Minister Matt... Read More

Asbestos detected in Kmart Magic Sand

Coloured sand products sold by Kmart NZ have tested positive for tremolite asbestos, prompting an urgent recall notice and warning for anyone who has bought... Read More

Celebrating a year of BoP film success

The Bay of Plenty's vibrant screen community will come together on November 28 for Film Bay of Plenty's Christmas celebration to not only recognise the year's... Read More