Local News

Is home care for older people adequate?

A new group has been formed in Tauranga to address concerns about the level of care provision for older people living in their own homes. The newly-formed Home... Read More

Pharmacy cares for 70 years

Bongard's Pharmacy first opened in Greerton by Mr Bill (William) Bongard in June 1953. This June, the local pharmacy will see its 70th anniversary - all while... Read More

New medical imaging facility in Papamoa

Papamoa and Te Puke communities are witnessing a significant improvement in their access to medical imaging services with Bay Radiology opening its new state-of-the-art... Read More

Fresh faces for Bay of Plenty electorate

Fresh faces are on the way for the Bay of Plenty electorate at the upcoming general election - and they're both eager to take the reins as an MP this October. National... Read More

Learning to hear again with a cochlear

Katikati resident Helen Ware reckons she can hear things she's never heard before since having cochlear implant surgery 10 months ago. 'Not until I got the cochlear... Read More

Mount gymnast chasing her Olympic dream

Reece Cobb does not have a standard teenage daily routine. The 16-year-old New Zealand gymnast, who has her eye on next year's Paris Olympics, trains six days... Read More

Celebrate Matariki with whānau

A wonderful calendar of Matariki events are kicking off this weekend at The Historic Village! The Incubator Creative Hub will launch their Matariki celebrations... Read More

Massage after Miscarriage seeks support

'We lost on Mother's Day, the week of…I struggle with Mother's Day still.” Michelle Topham's eyes begin to water as she describes her experience... Read More

Celebrating inclusivity with every splash

As they break through the water's surface, they will enter an inclusive athletic space where they can fully be themselves. Tauranga synchronised swimmer Evander... Read More

Two new codes for AIMS Games 2024

Mount Maunganui Intermediate student Haru Marsden will make his AIMS debut this September playing football, but next year will swap to surfing in the week-long... Read More

Noah’s Ark toy anchors at The Elms

The Elms Te Papa Tauranga now displays a rare, historic wooden toy with a unique link to the mission station, with the lady donating it being a descendant of early... Read More

More hands needed to lift astro dream

Do you have a love of the stars? Are you keen on learning more about astronomy? The local astronomical society is needing passionate and dedicated people to... Read More