Entertainment

Top tips for a super summer with your pup

Longer days and balmier nights mean more opportunities for you and your pooch to get out and about. Before you go, Tauranga City Council's Animal Services Team... Read More

Kiwis encouraged to try something new

New Zealanders are being urged to do something different over this summer season, to help out local tourism operators. Domestic tourism in January is forecast... Read More

Mountie is back

Mountie is back at the Mount, reappearing just before Christmas, much to the delight of all those who have been posing with him for a photograph. Mount Mainstreet... Read More

Cheering for 2021

If 2021 is your time to shine, consider becoming a part of the Bay Twisters cheersports family. Team evaluations for the 2021 season are being held at the... Read More

Busted!

Outwitting insurance scam artists, uncovering artful fraudsters, or clicking photos of thieves while camouflaged by a ghillie suit are all part of the role for... Read More

Nature protects her secret

In the first of our Beyond the Backyard series, Mathew Nash heads to Orokawa Bay. Relaxing under the shade of Pohutukawa trees, white sand receding to calm lapping... Read More

Tauranga races to start with nuptials

A Bay of Plenty couple are set for a flying start by tying the knot at the Tauranga races tomorrow. Walt Cavendish and Courtney Ashton are getting married on... Read More

Gold star for Tauranga’s New Year’s behaviour

While many unsavoury New Year's shenanigans happened in other parts of the country, Police were happy overall with the behaviour of people in Tauranga, says a... Read More

Tauranga New Year‘s coverage

LIVE: 12.15am This evening hundreds of people congregated on the Tauranga waterfront, at Papamoa, Mount Maunganui and Matua to watch the midnight fireworks that... Read More

Performance poetry returns to Tauranga

A kiwi author and poet is bringing performance poetry to Tauranga this summer. Michael Botur is bringing his performance poetry show ‘Loudmouth' to two... Read More

Party safely these holidays

Police are reminding Kiwis to drink and behave responsibly over the New Year's break. Police will have a presence at events across the country over the holiday... Read More

Planning ahead for a great New Year’s Eve

Tauranga will be a fun place to be on New Year's Eve with family-friendly events planned in five suburbs across the city, including a new event at Mount Maunganui. All... Read More