Local News

Tauranga city centre lights up for Christmas

A curated collection of world class light sculptures and installations, larger-than-life Christmas decorations, shopping, dining and events are creating a buzz... Read More

Seafarers’ mission a beacon for crews

The United Seafarers' Mission Tauranga is providing small comforts for crews stuck at sea for months on end. Three men from the mission have taken on the... Read More

Waterfront concert attracts top NZ artists

A concert featuring some of New Zealand's top artists has been announced for Tauranga waterfront this summer. Described as a boutique concert celebrating... Read More

Great white shark fears in Western Bay

A shark expert is warning beachgoers in the Western Bay of Plenty to be wary of great whites this summer, with one fisherman suggesting it is a matter time... Read More

Orange is the way back

New Zealand moves to a new Covid-19 Protection Framework, also known as the traffic light system, on December 3. The new approach to tacking the pandemic will... Read More

Ceramics gallery launches

Just when you thought the village arts community at the bottom of 17th Avenue couldn't get any more creative, they decide to once again expand artistic boundaries. ... Read More

Law firm on board for Rena documentary

Presented with the unique opportunity to help sponsor a documentary about the Rena disaster, Holland Beckett Law have been quick to come aboard. 'This... Read More

History of the hills revealed

Rising above Pāpāmoa are ancient stories of the past, hidden away and waiting to be told. For local iwi, these stories are already known and treasured,... Read More

Christmas trees to light up Historic Village

A forest of community Christmas trees will light up Tauranga Historic Village this December. Twenty-four huge distinctive trees decorated by local community... Read More

Festival of flavours on the menu

The Bay of Plenty coastline will host its first Flavours of Plenty Festival in April next year, showcasing the cuisine and creativity associated with the region's... Read More

Doreen’s expressions

With a spring in her step, popular and prolific abstract painter Doreen McNeill has launched her latest solo exhibition titled Expressions, at The Incubator... Read More

Frustrating wait for allergy tests

A 12-year-old boy who is severely allergic to a raft of everyday items has been left frustrated after being told he can no longer get the testing he needs. ... Read More