Local News
10:05am Fri 01 Dec, 2023
He's a heavy diesel mechanic by trade and a 'Tree Shepherd' come tinsel time when the bells ring out for Christmas. For Steven Chinnery-Brown and his wife Kaitlin,... Read More
09:57am Fri 01 Dec, 2023
A new 'living seawall' that will attract marine plants and animals to the waterfront along The Strand in Tauranga City is under construction. The seawall will... Read More
09:45am Fri 01 Dec, 2023
Tauranga City Council is shining a spotlight on the incredible talents within the local disability community at this year's celebration of the International Day... Read More
09:25am Fri 01 Dec, 2023
Tauranga City Council is 'committed” to having the Wairoa Cycleway ready before Christmas -meaning the traffic lights cutting across State highway 2 at Carmichael... Read More
09:18am Fri 01 Dec, 2023
The organisers of Katikati's MenzShed are hoping their new premises will attract locals back and see that the benefits extend well beyond the wooden projects. The... Read More
09:08am Fri 01 Dec, 2023
A development brass band, established in the city six months ago, is having its first concert on December 3 - and everyone is welcome! Annabelle Stewart created... Read More
09:02am Fri 01 Dec, 2023
In the spirit of giving back this holiday season, Curate Church is gearing up for the ninth year of its impactful annual initiative, the 'Gift of Groceries', and... Read More
08:50am Fri 01 Dec, 2023
This weekend heralds the beginning of Santa riding sleighs through towns in the Western Bay of Plenty and Tauranga, greeting crowds before his big day of mahi on... Read More
08:36am Fri 01 Dec, 2023
More than 2000 volunteers in 12 locations across New Zealand are expected to pack a record 32,000 Christmas Boxes for Kiwi families in need this Saturday, December... Read More
08:32am Fri 01 Dec, 2023
A vibrant mix of cultures and harmony will come together this Sunday for Christmas Carols on the Waterfront. On Sunday, December 3, the Christmas Carol event... Read More
08:17am Fri 01 Dec, 2023
Hundreds of the world's best squash athletes have begun descending on Tauranga for an action-packed few weeks of squash. The New Zealand Festival of Squash will... Read More
08:11am Fri 01 Dec, 2023
Bay of Plenty car clubs will join forces this afternoon to collect toys and donations for local charities ahead of Christmas. Plus, the event doubles as an opportunity... Read More












