News

Another Lotto win in Tauranga

One lucky Tauranga local woke up $25,307 richer today after winning Second Division and Powerball Second Division in Wednesday's live Lotto draw. The winning ticket... Read More

Investors for gold orchard sought

After an exhaustive two-year hunt for the right property rural investment specialist MyFarm has secured a 16 hectare gold kiwifruit orchard at Paengaroa. MyFarm... Read More

Business as usual this Easter

It will be business as usual this Easter in Tauranga, with Easter Sunday trading banned for the many retail businesses who've complained for years about the law... Read More

Dame Susan calls for abuse inquiry

Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy is calling on Prime Minister Bill English to begin an inquiry into the abuse of children and vulnerable adults held... Read More

More than just beautiful beaches

The coastal Bay of Plenty frequently makes headlines for its pristine beaches, but a spot of retail therapy or exploring the region by foot are equally popular... Read More

Andrew Little: ‘Our next Prime Minister'

‘I'd like you to welcome our next Prime Minister - Andrew Little.' That's how the Labour Party leader was optimistically introduced at the Cornerstone Pub... Read More

Psst! Can we beat a world record?

Pupils from Tauranga Intermediate and primary schools from around the city have united today to break the world record for Chinese Whispers. A total of 1763 pupils... Read More

A robotic win for House of Science

For Tauranga's Dean Strydom three times has been a charm after his overall win at the NZ VEX EDR Robotics Championships earlier this month secured his House of... Read More

Audit NZ calls for council tune up

Audit New Zealand is requiring Tauranga City Council to change its ways over a variety of issues discovered during an audit carried out last year. Included are... Read More

Evacuation following false alarm

Hundreds of office workers were forced to evacuate Harrington House in the Tauranga CBD this afternoon. Northern Fire Communications shift manager Scott Osmond... Read More

Gate Pa students travel back in time

Eighty-five children from Gate Pa School experienced a little time travel when they visited the Western Bay Museum in Katikati. On Tuesday the pupils were greeted... Read More

A film in its natural habitat

The beauty and versatility of Tauranga's hidden gem, McLaren Falls Park, will be showcased this weekend in a unique family-friendly event - the first of its kind... Read More