Local News

Maketu wetland working bee

Maketu Ongatoro Wetland Society is holding a working bee this Saturday, May 12, and would love help from the Western Bay of Plenty community. Operations manager... Read More

Host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this month!

Western Bay of Plenty whanau, workmates and friends are being reminded there's still time to get your bake on - or whip to the supermarket - and host a pink ribbon... Read More

Learn how to harvest rainwater

Tauranga City Council is offering four free workshops on the benefits of harvesting rainwater and how to choose a suitable rainwater tank for your needs. Two... Read More

Risking lives for years to come

They say the roads were promised to be made safer by the year's end. Now, a Belk Rd resident says people will have to take State Highway 29 gambles for at least... Read More

Road safety heroes!

Responsibility, reliability and good listening is what it takes to keep their fellow friends safe on their school's road. Road Safety Week kicks off next week,... Read More

Buy art where your dollar helps youth!

A rare opportunity to buy impressive artworks from some of the Western Bay of Plenty's more prominent artists, while supporting local youth programmes, is coming... Read More

MP walks 100ks for ‘lifeline’ service

'I can't tell you why, but I wasn't surprised when it came back and they said that I had cancer… It just showed up through the mammogram,” says Jan... Read More

Waipuna pushes donation drive ahead of winter

As winter approaches, Waipuna Hospice charity shops are asking for donations to keep their six stores across the Western Bay of Plenty stocked with affordable,... Read More

Eulogy to former loyal ‘servant’ of Tauranga

She was born to work. And she did for 79 years. She was even named for work - 'Waitere' meaning to serve, and she did. Tirelessly. And now she is gone. Violently... Read More

Locals’ ideas for national budget

Amid unpredictable economic times and severe weather events, it's time to think money. Minister of Finance Grant Robertson will present the 2023 Budget on Thursday,... Read More

How Gen Z rates the new King...

The numbers aren't stacking up for King Charles. On the eve of his coronation, public support for the monarchy has fallen to historic lows with 45 per cent of... Read More

Bus stop gets the drop

Where's the best place for a bus to stop outside a medical centre? Directly outside the entrance would be ideal for Mount Maunganui resident Chris Jaeger, but... Read More