Local News

Call to save “one of the precious few”

Is the Cargo Shed - that monument to all things utilitarian and occupying prime waterfront real estate on Dive Crescent - worth saving? The Tauranga Historical... Read More

Gloved up and fighting back

'To suddenly feel capable, when you've never felt capable at any time in your life, is a great feeling.” Alice Hostler, 27, is a mother of three and a boxer.... Read More

Councillor labels begging ban an ‘embarrassment’

A bylaw banning begging and rough sleeping in Tauranga, Greerton and Mount Maunganui CBDs will come into effect from next year. Elected members voted 6-5 in favour... Read More

Sentimental journey for 90th birthday

Peter Carruthers came up with a unique way to celebrate his wife Alison's 90th birthday this week. After turning 92 himself on Wednesday, he devised a plan to... Read More

Bridges points the finger as rents increase

National Party leader Simon Bridges has accused the coalition government of accelerating rent increases and undermining their own claims that they prioritise lower-income... Read More

Sharing the abundance with everyone

Give a little, take a little. That's the idea behind the crop swap, where too many lemons on your tree become someone else's lemon cake. Crop swapping, as it... Read More

The magic of Christmas is stirring

'Twas 32 days before Christmas, when all through the store every creature was stirring - especially owner Mrs Angela Thomson. While visions of sugar-plums danced... Read More

Katikati bypass at least 10 years away

Not today, not tomorrow and not even next week. Not next month or even next year. In fact the Katikati bypass, which townsfolk believed could be started as early... Read More

Putting the blame on our drinking culture

In a culture that often encourages people to drink their body weight in booze, it's more important than ever to remember that alcohol and pregnancy don't mix. Drinking... Read More

A man of many strengths

You don't need to twist Aron Innes' arm to pin someone else's to the table. The 26-year-old physiotherapist has a firm grip on the world of arm wrestling, and... Read More

Katikati ’2DRESQ’

The Wright Family Foundation has come '2DRESQ” of St John Katikati after donating a new ambulance to the area. The ambulance will be on the roads, servicing... Read More

Oops! When is full too full?

In town hall parlance, it's an 'OOPS”. And there are ten good reasons why you, as a ratepayer, will be 'OOPS'd” and your blue recycling bin will be... Read More