News

The ‘Babes’ of the business world

Forget handshakes and swapping business cards - instead, try making connections in a laid back environment. Boss Babe Brunch is a networking event for young women... Read More

Woman injured falling from horse

A woman has sustained injuries after falling from her horse during a riding event on a farm east of Rotorua. The Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter was dispatched... Read More

Hammer used in pizza store robbery

Police are on the hunt for a man who robbed a pizza store armed with a hammer. At around 10.45pm on Saturday night, the Papamoa Domino's Pizza store was robbed.... Read More

Car crashes through fence in Matapihi

A ute has crashed through a fence and into a house in Matapihi overnight. A police spokesperson says the incident on Russley Drive occurred at around 10.52pm... Read More

Story of Mauao captured on the page

The story of Mauao - Tauranga's pre-eminent landmark, also known as Mount Maunganui - has been retold in a book written for children in both English and Te Reo.... Read More

What’s On? Cow Dump & Underpass Open Day

Kia ora, Sunners, and welcome to Sunday - the last day of the week, or the first, depending on your religious affiliation or something. It's getting colder, and... Read More

Hip hop happening this Queen’s Birthday Weekend

A dance style that has catapulted many New Zealand dancers, including Parris Goebel, to international success is coming to Tauranga on the Queen's Birthday weekend. The... Read More

Special breakfast for breast cancer

Welcome Bay's Bex Tereu is a woman constantly on the go, working at the Parenting Place, writing a blog and business column, and being mum to two children. When... Read More

Free Doctors’ visits prompts tears of joy

She happily got 'quite emotional” while flicking through the health provisions of the government's budget in the lockup before Grant Robertson delivered... Read More

Te Kani Shield to head to Whakatane

The Te Kani Shield will travel to Whakatane when Western Heights High School faces off against Trident High School in round four of the Toi Ohomai Secondary Schools... Read More

Snapping photos of the Bay’s conservation

With just over a week left some amazing photos are rolling in to Bay Conservation Alliances photo competition. There is still time to get snapping or pick your... Read More

SOS Edgecumbe Charity Ride roars through the Bay

Motorists are being to expect some traffic delays as the SOS Edgecumbe Charity Ride roars through town today. Hundreds of motorcycles and cars will be leaving... Read More