Local News

Inspiring the next generation at The Elms

Do you have an interest in telling stories about Tauranga history? The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga is asking you to become one of the volunteer educators who... Read More

Restaurant to host Christmas lunch for needy

A Tauranga restaurant which has generously offered the community a Christmas feast in the past is cooking up goodwill again this year. Indian restaurant... Read More

Make a child smile this Christmas

The Make a Child Smile campaign, a special collaboration between Mount Maunganui Lions and Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries, is seeking toy donations... Read More

Stocked shelves and opened worlds

The Christmas elves have been busy at work, stocking the shelves with wonderful treats and gifts, to bring a bit of jolliness to families in need. The elves... Read More

Christmas market for observatory

The Tauranga Astronomical Society is hosting a Christmas market fundraiser from 5pm-9pm on Tuesday, December 12, inside the Otūmoetai Sports & Recreation Club... Read More

Keepers of the fruit forest in Arataki

Budding young gardeners got stuck in earlier this week, helping care for fruit trees that will feed the community's belly for years to come. Based in Arataki... Read More

Health hurdles won’t stop him TRY

When he's running down to the finish-line, all nine-year-old Finley McIntosh will be thinking about is going faster and the relief he'll feel in a racing moment's... Read More

Musings of the grand old man

Gavin Knight's personal Santa story sounds as fanciful as the legend of the fat, bearded bloke in the red suit itself. Consider this. Gavin's been a Santa every... Read More

Get your pets in their beachwear!

Western Bay of Plenty's much-loved annual Wander Dog series is this summer offering three walks around the district and a Doggy Day Out party, where pets are... Read More

Vollies, food and funds wanted!

St Peters in the City is once again in the thick of organising its free annual Christmas dinner for the community - and needs volunteers, food donations and funds... Read More

Shepherding an eco-friendly tree option

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

Living seawall for Tauranga’s waterfront

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