Local News
06:00am Fri 01 Dec, 2023
People tell me I take music too seriously; who am I to argue? Someone has to. This week the wit and intelligence of Kim Hill disappeared from radio - thanks... Read More
10:05am Fri 24 Nov, 2023
The lights for the Christmas Trail should be going up on the shop front. But there's no point. It won't happen this year. Business should be building in the... Read More
09:54am Fri 24 Nov, 2023
While it wasn't love at first sight, Ted and Rona Thurgood must've done something right - because they're celebrating their 72nd wedding anniversary. It was... Read More
09:40am Fri 24 Nov, 2023
Before they can restore it to all its former glory, they first need somewhere to house it! Te Puke Volunteer Fire Brigade is on a shed-building mission with... Read More
09:18am Fri 24 Nov, 2023
He wanted to be like his favourite superhero so badly when he was younger that he even fantasised about being bitten by a spider! Luckily, he steered clear... Read More
09:10am Fri 24 Nov, 2023
Christmas is nearly upon us, but for some the cupboards are bare and presents are just a dream. That's why the Salvation Army and Kmart are teaming up again... Read More
09:02am Fri 24 Nov, 2023
Next Thursday, November 30, more than 800 students from 28 local schools will march and chant through downtown Mount Maunganui in the name of road safety. The... Read More
08:47am Fri 24 Nov, 2023
One of the busiest halls in the Western Bay of Plenty is receiving an upgrade next month after securing the last $100,000 needed for the facelift. The historic... Read More
08:40am Fri 24 Nov, 2023
Take a magical trip with three Christmas elves in Katikati via two short plays presented by Katikati Theatre at the Arts Junction. 'The Sole of Christmas'... Read More
08:35am Fri 24 Nov, 2023
Christmas has come early for Te Puke with a raft of festive events in the town - including the traditional and remarkable float parade next Saturday, December... Read More
08:29am Fri 24 Nov, 2023
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
08:23am Fri 24 Nov, 2023
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












