Ōtūmoetai Primary School held the official opening of its new playground, featuring basket swings and a flying fox, on Friday afternoon. Student leaders, the... Read More

With an event to entertain troublesome teens now a flop, Whangamatā is falling back on security to cushion the blow of potential New Year's mayhem over summer. Whangamatā... Read More

If you thought there were more people than normal on your neighbourhood walking tracks and cycling trails during lockdown, you probably weren't wrong. The Western... Read More

When life gives you masks, have a masquerade ball. Three Mount Maunganui women are organising an elegant black-tie Masquerade Casino Night to raise awareness,... Read More

Almost everyone loves butter chicken, and one Tauranga restaurant has been offering the tasty curry free of charge to people who are struggling financially. Punjab... Read More

The possibility of another liquor store in Brookfield has spurred the community into action, with a local school filing a petition to oppose it. An application... Read More

It was supposed to be just a fill-in job, to keep the pennies rolling in until something else came along. But, 25 years later, Peter is celebrating a milestone... Read More

More than 800 properties are without power in Welcome Bay. According to Powerco, supply was cut to 833 properties just before 9.30am. A site investigation is... Read More

Painting, pottery and pantomime are just some of the popular arts projects people in the Hauraki district have taken part in recently thanks to Creative Communities... Read More

Sam's Skate School is the latest recipient of Tauranga Crossing's Local Legends campaign. The school has been given $5000 to put towards their community initiative. Sam's... Read More

Trustpower Arena at Baypark has been celebrating ten years of activity since opening in late August 2011. The classic line 'build it and they will come”... Read More

It was smiles, balloons, bubbles and cars this morning as staff at Tauranga's Ultimate Care Oakland found a safe way to connect their residents with family on... Read More