Local News

Carols and Christmas cheer at the waterfront

Harmonious melodies will glide across Tauranga Moana's harbour for this year's Christmas Carols on the Waterfront. Under the leadership of St Peters in the... Read More

Crowds make car show a success!

Bruce Lewis is calling his BOP Mustang Owners Club 2023 All USA Day a 'hugely success day” after more than 3500 people turned up to the Tauranga event... Read More

Students revel in acting with Richard

Richard O'Brien is returning to the stage - this time hosting the world premiere of his new play the 'Kingdom of Bling' right here in Tauranga tonight, November... Read More

Soundtracks, songwriters and Big Muffins

I had intended to turn this week over to music reviews. The lede was debut album 'Soul Exodus' from John Michaelz and the Black Brothers Band, local... Read More

Animal blessing to take over church

Don't be surprised if you end up sharing a pew with a dog, a cat or even a budgie at St George's Anglican Church this Sunday. Reverend John Hebenton's church... Read More

Female arborist climbs to world competition

A Te Puke woman is climbing her way towards international victory after winning the NZ Women's Arborist Tree Climbing Championship title last weekend in Invercargill. Stephanie... Read More

Keep conservation going!

They're at the heart of our region's conservation efforts - from helping volunteers care for our little blue penguins to protecting our native forests. Yet... Read More

Credits roll for customer loyalty

A decade-plus customer is finding elsewhere to get their cinema fix due to paid parking charges in downtown Tauranga. Two weeks ago Mount Maunganui resident... Read More

Tour the world inside Western Bay Museum!

Western Bay Museum's latest exhibition 'Treasures of Cultures' is like a large mirror reflecting the melting pot of people and families - their cultures, stories... Read More

Loving every child for life

'We visit every baby that's born that we hear about,” says Cathy Taylor, who founded the Ōmokoroa Chapter of Loved 4 Life. hat must be a fair few... Read More

Dive in and try synchro!

Mums are jumping in and becoming 'masters' in the pool - testing out their own abilities of grace and coordination! Tauranga Artistic Swimming Club believe... Read More

Back doing what he loves most!

A serious case of déjà vu in the CBD's Piccadilly Arcade this week. Allen the card man - Allen Hickson - closed his shop and disappeared from... Read More