Local News

A day at the races

Tauranga Racecourse in Greerton will be buzzing with action on Saturday, November 4, for the Great Kiwi Raceday. On the track there are eight exciting races, with... Read More

Sentiments from faraway lands

They may not be letters from the front lines, but handmade cards from soldiers can make a world of difference to families back home. A local craft group - Simply... Read More

If you go down to the woods

It's a trivial little icon, but it's flexing muscle to help save the planet. It's the teddy bear, a teddy bear made of plastic bags, knitted together from broken... Read More

Sowing the seed of good deeds

It's the school community project that started out as a seedling and grew into a forest. Today, some 300 native trees sit on the school's former librarian's land. Students... Read More

Dragon cake and pool party

It's been a crazy few days for 11-year-old Maddie McKenzie. Last Thursday, she was in Starship having her second course of chemotherapy and on Saturday, 17 of her... Read More

Kiwis for kiwi

Throughout the month of October our country's national icon is celebrated during 'Save the Kiwi Month' - a national campaign aimed at raising awareness of the plight... Read More

What’s in the box?

'What do you see when you look at me? Do you really see me or do you see yourself and what's behind you? I'm not just an object to be looked at and judged by my... Read More

Young sprouts brewing beans

It's a plan that's teaching two Tauranga Boys' College boys how to make money, stay within the lines of the law, maintain a business, and keep adults happy. Year... Read More

Growing a green thumb

An environmental expo is aiming to prove that you don't have to have your finger on the pulse of environmental issues to help out in your community. The Te Puke... Read More

Life on the other side

She's only been retired for three weeks, but there's a lot to get used to for 74-year-old Karleen Fraser. The backpack that she used to carry her good shoes, cardigan,... Read More

Kiwi drivers feel unsafe

More than a third of New Zealanders feel unsafe while driving and most don't have confidence in the ability of other motorists. An AA Driving School survey has... Read More

A love for the coast

A Tauranga woman with a passion for keeping coastlines beautiful is encouraging locals to become part of an army of helpers who will be helping to clean our coast. Love... Read More