Local News

Brace for the landing of air show

Aviation displays from a mix of classic, sports and military aircraft and gliders are filling the skies above Tauranga on January 30, as the Classics of the Sky... Read More

Tauranga’s dirty word

'Since I have been here I have heard people say 'oh don't use that word!' How ridiculous,” says Tauranga City Council commissioner Stephen Selwood. So... Read More

A pet friendly Christmas

It can be hard to resist those puppy dog eyes once you've finished your Christmas feast, but it's important not to share with your furry friends. Doing so can... Read More

Roy’s fight for time with his boy

I rang Roy Nugter on Tuesday afternoon, and he asked me to call back a few minutes later. 'I'm just getting my boy into his swimming lessons. I'll be free in... Read More

Let’s sing this summer

For some of Tauranga's most respected singing and music teachers, summer is an opportunity to invite Intermediate-aged children to discover for themselves their... Read More

A pair of socks for Tauranga

No one really knows how much waste, particularly plastic pollution, pours into the Tauranga harbour by stormwater. This should soon change, thanks to the Rotary... Read More

Ōmokoroa to Tauranga cycleway safety concerns

New plans for the stalled final stage of the Ōmokoroa to Tauranga cycleway don't address the immediate safety risks for cyclists, says a cycling advocate. The... Read More

Christmas in the city

A collection of world class light sculptures and giant-sized Christmas decorations are bringing liveliness to Tauranga city centre this month. 'The Christmas... Read More

A window on art

A newly opened, eye-catching gallery in the fast growing arts precinct that is the Tauranga Historic Village has local artists and passers-by buzzing. 'The Artist... Read More

School relief staff “very tight” since mandate

Some children have finished the school year without the teacher they started with because of government vaccine mandates. Western Bay of Plenty Principal's Association... Read More

113 and counting

'Why are all the artworks $113?” asked a visitor to The People's Gallery - Toi ka rere. For those who know the inside story about the annual group show... Read More

Meow’s the time to foster

There may be no room at the inn for many at-risk animals this Christmas, with volunteers' own homes 'bulging” with an influx of rescued pets in Tauranga. ... Read More