Local News

Aquatic centre fun for those who dress in blue

A Bay of Plenty-based water safety organisation is keen to get the 'aquatic survival starts with you” message across today, July 25, with a fun, blue-themed... Read More

Jordan Centre: New chapter for Tauranga

A once-modest 1950s church hall beside Holy Trinity Tauranga has been transformed into a state-of-the-art conference and events facility, complete with a sacred... Read More

Watch school’s ‘stars’ dance at fundraiser

Twelve people who have never danced on-stage before - including a principal - are set to shine next Saturday as Pillans Point School's 'A Sky Full of Stars”... Read More

Urban orchard transforms housing complex

Tucked away in the heart of a Mount Maunganui industrial area, just beside the motorway, a thriving orchard has blossomed into a green oasis - providing the... Read More

Young musicians play to become BOP’s rising star

An afternoon of beautiful music and exceptional talent this Sunday, will see seven young musicians perform with the Bay of Plenty's community orchestra in Tauranga. The... Read More

Dragon boat regatta supports coastguard

Despite the cold, the Bay of Plenty Dragon Boat Club will hold an off-season regatta in Tauranga this weekend for North Island paddlers. Club president Karl... Read More

Market steady, but regional activity gains pace

The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) has this month released figures for June 2025, which showed a relatively stable market. Although there had... Read More

Local dog rescuer shares roaming safety mission

Welcome Bay dog rescuer Billie Te Tau is on a mission to educate Tauranga residents on being safe around roaming dogs. Te Tau, who started Bilbo's Dogpaws... Read More

Envirohub diverts 1.6 tonnes of recyclable items

Envirohub has hit 1.6 tonnes of recyclable materials diverted from the landfill so far this year at the Tauranga hub. 'In 2024, Envirohub diverted two tonne... Read More

World Tennis Tour to swing back into Pāpāmoa

Professional tennis returns to the Bay of Plenty this summer, with the World Tennis Tour once again taking place at the Pāpāmoa Tennis Club. Scheduled for... Read More

Pat and chat introduces greyhounds as pets

A chance to get up-close, pat and chat about the iconic 'long dogs' is on in Bethlehem tomorrow, with local Greyhounds as Pets (GAP) volunteers on a mission... Read More

Tauranga netball set for Baypark move, $14m plan

An estimated $14 million plan to create a new home for netball in Tauranga has taken a flying leap forward. Councillors agreed to start detailed designs... Read More