Local News

Tradies fight for charity

Fists will be thrown in the ring this Saturday, December 10, for Bay Boxfit's Base Up Battle of the Trades IV Corporate Boxing show. This will be the fourth time... Read More

Summer events for everybody

Picture this: you are soaking in a saltwater pool at the foot of Mauao as the sun begins to set on a perfect New Year's Day. A local musician is providing your... Read More

Poroporoaki for Bobby

When it comes to family, friends and fresh fish, it's always whānau first for Tauranga's fresh fish king Robert (Bobby) Tonihi Palmer. The much loved 68-year-old... Read More

Christmas gifts tinged with sadness

'It was thinking from another time. He believed women created drama and chitter-chattered too much,” says Brenda Anderson of her Dad Des. She laughs about... Read More

Beat down carparking costs

With carparks limited in Tauranga CBD and parking costs about to rise - it will pay to be more strategic with your business's parking spaces. Flex Parking, founded... Read More

Give generously when the sirens blare!

It's that time of year again - get your non-perishable grocery items ready for the annual Emergency Services Foodbank Drive next Tuesday night. On December 6,... Read More

Join the dark side...

Superstition, stigma or maybe their simply not 'photo-worthy' - whatever the reason, the Feline Team at Rescue.Revive.Rehome are baffled why black kittens and... Read More

Christmas from Katikati to Te Puke

Yes folks, it's that time of year again - where festive events surface, offering a chance to gather, celebrate each other, honour the meaning of Christmas and... Read More

Making children smile at Christmas

A collaboration between Mount Maunganui Lions and Tauranga City Libraries this month celebrates a decade of inspiring locals to give gifts to those in need in... Read More

Mural town singers back with new director

Katikati and beyond will be glad to know that the Mural Town Singers are back - with a new upcoming gig - thanks to finding a new director after farewelling Jeanette... Read More

What memories do you have of Baycourt?

Growing up in Tauranga, I'm one of thousands of locals who remember when the old Town Hall, with the wonderful Wurlitzer organ, was replaced with Baycourt Community... Read More

Sharing Polish culture

Ewa Fenn, who fled Poland in 1981 as a refugee, says it was a bizarre feeling being awarded a medal from the Polish government earlier this month. Having lived... Read More