Christmas Day saw a quieter-than-usual workload for surf lifeguards nationwide, with just a single rescue performed. However, Boxing Day brought significantly... Read More

Katikati is in for a whopper of a country fair on February 2 when the Katikati A&P Society hosts its 100th show at the Uretara Domain. Society president Louellen... Read More

Heading into his final year of high school, Year 13 Mount Maunganui College student Luca Ririnui never thought he'd be in Kazakhstan and Serbia within days... Read More

This New Year's Eve, Tauranga is the place to be for fun and family-friendly celebrations. Tauranga City Council is hosting five vibrant community events... Read More

If you're like me, you stubbornly waited for months to start using an air fryer when they first became popular, and now you simply can't live without it. There... Read More

The highly competitive Bob & Joy Owens Scholarships have been awarded for 2024 to seven college and high school students across the Western Bay of Plenty. These... Read More

The holiday season can be a particularly challenging time for those who are grieving. As the festivities draw closer, it's common to feel a rising sense of unease. 'The... Read More

There are plenty of spaces and places to enjoy in Tauranga during the warm months, and accessibility initiatives are aimed at improving this across the city. Tauranga... Read More

This Boxing Day marks the 20th anniversary of the catastrophic Indian Ocean tsunami, one of the deadliest natural disasters in modern history. On December... Read More

Ham has edged out lamb to become the top choice for New Zealanders' festive tables this Christmas. A recent online survey reveals that 34.8% of Kiwis will... Read More

Tauranga Women's Refuge is constantly busy throughout the year, but the festive holiday season is their busiest stretch. With few community support services... Read More

As we prepare to say ka kite rā or farewell to 2024, I want to take a moment to connect with you all. Looking back, 2024 has been filled with challenges... Read More