A Mount Maunganui café made history at this year's Plates of Plenty Challenge. Somethin' Somethin' took out the Judge's Choice and People's Choice... Read More

Students across Tauranga and the Western Bay got a surprise visit from the Travel Safe team to announce they were winners of the 2026 ‘Design Your Own... Read More

Tauranga councillors have backed major sports facility upgrades but said the projected costs were too high, asking staff for tighter cost control. A $350,000... Read More

It's a milestone year for specialist hubs at Fieldays. Programme manager Steve Chappell says the hubs continue to go from strength to strength, and in 2026,... Read More

Tauranga artist and model Hannah Cross came first runner-up in last year's Miss Universe New Zealand final. This year, she is a finalist once again, hoping to... Read More

The red and yellow flags are down for the season, but there is no 'off” switch for Waihī Beach Lifeguard Services members. After another busy summer,... Read More

Hume Pack-N-Cool's third annual free Fun Run & Walk in Katikati is coming up in July - with a new 10km course option. Hume Pack-N-Cool external operations... Read More

SPCA is calling on animal lovers to open their homes and foster animals in need this winter, with thousands of dogs, puppies and farm animals requiring care... Read More

Pāpāmoa's local business network is stepping into a new era, with a rebrand aimed at better reflecting the fast-growing coastal community. Alongside the... Read More

A late-night flight from Auckland bound to Tauranga was turned around after lanterns floating into the airspace sparked safety concerns. Police were called... Read More

The Tauranga Civic Choir is striking a celebratory note in its 65th anniversary year, returning to one of the most beloved works in the choral canon - Messiah... Read More

Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand has launched a bold campaign for CF Awareness Month this May, asking New Zealanders to ‘Give a F' for the 600-plus Kiwis living... Read More