News

Fatal crash near Whangamatā closes SH25

Update, 1.30pm: One person has died in a crash near Whangamatā on the Coromandel Peninsula. Police were called to the single-vehicle crash on Waihi-Whangamata... Read More

STEMFest offers free family-friendly science fun

An 'unforgettable” science, technology, engineering, and mathematics festival will be returning to Tauranga this month. The free family-friendly STEMFest... Read More

Solera receives prestigious food award

Bay of Plenty restaurant Solera has become the first in the region to receive 'two hats' in The Cuisine Good Food Awards. The recognition is a welcome... Read More

Maketū author launches bilingual children's book

Maketū author Angie Belcher will launch her latest book at Te Puke Library and Service Centre this week. The Big Boil-Up (Te Kai Kōhua Nui) follows Bubba... Read More

Demand for child cancer support rises

This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the Child Cancer Foundation (CCF) is calling on Kiwis to get creative with their hair for Wig Wednesday - on September... Read More

Yearling sale supports life-saving service

Mark, Sherrie and Jake Stokman are proud to be supporting the rural community at their annual sale in September. Mark had a canam (work vehicle) accident... Read More

Spring weather ahead this week

A ridge of high pressure over the North Island is expected to move away to the east on Tuesday, while a strengthening north to northwest flow with embedded fronts... Read More

Medals for Kiwis in world champ finals

Tauranga's Eliana Hulsebosch and Hawkes Bay rider Tyler Waite both won silver medals in the junior downhill finals on day five of the UCI MTB World Championships... Read More

'An academic sport': Book Battle debuts in the Bay

A 'book battle” is about to debut in Tauranga this month after success last year in Auckland, Waikato and Manawatū. The Book Battle NZ will be hosted... Read More

Scrapping old boat funds youth sailing dreams

A once-proud motor sailer that spent more than 20 years moored off Ōmokoroa has been lovingly given up by its owner to raise funds for youth sailing, thanks... Read More

A permanent reminder of Tauranga AIMS Games

How will you remember the Zespri AIMS Games? For Jay Ropati, that isn't even a question. He can never forget the experience - his daughter's Rip Rugby team... Read More

Jersey Boys musical set to hit Tauranga stage

An award-winning Broadway musical charting the rise and fall of one of pop's most iconic groups will be on stage in Tauranga this month. Presented by Tauranga... Read More