Womad's Bab L' Bluz keen on jamming with locals
"Success to us means simply reaching out to as many people as possible around the world."
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Vocals take it to the limit at Eagles tribute band’s show
Katikati Twlight Concerts 2023 first concert is the New Zealand Eagles Tribute Show.
Sirens on for foodbank drive
Sirens will ring out across Katikati on Tuesday night as part of a foodbank drive.
Ongare writer slam-dunks award at poetry event
Anna won big for her poignant poetry.
Kabaddi tournament brings spectacular action
Centennial Park was transformed to host the Dashmesh Sports Club's kabaddi tournament.
Tornado lifts roof off property; plane struck by lightning, trees down on cars
Eyewitnesses claim there has been extensive damage to property and vehicles.
Storm warning: Thunderstorms, hail to pummel North Island; heavy rain set to drench Fieldays
An intense band of rain packed with lightning is bearing down on the North Island.
Heavy police presence near Tauranga Racecourse
Armed police and emergency services can be seen.
Hikuai River Bridge decked out for summer
Work has wrapped on the State Highway 25 Hikuai River Bridge deck replacement
'A big smile on my face': Early learning centre takes part in Christmas Appeal
Gluten-free cereal, pasta and chocolate were just some of the items young ones donated.
Opinion: It's free but we don't take advantage like we should
OPINION: It falls from the sky but I don't think we take enough advantage of it.
The mow down: Looking after region's 2200 Eden Park's worth of lawn
Teams in the districts regularly mow the equivalent of about 2200 rugby fields.
Tauranga plane crash: 'I would be buying a Lotto ticket if I were him', witness says
"I was 100 per cent certain that I'd just witnessed a fatal accident,"
Tūhoe in the dark over newly-burnt hut
A hut protected by a court ruling has burnt down.
Coromandel cookie seller aims to donate 250 buckets to charity
McKenzie Northcott wants to be able to give the buckets to emergency services charities.
'Not a hate crime': Arsonists who torched LGBTQ+ drop-in centre sentenced
Judge: 'What happened the day was related to these two men’s mental health state.'
A jolly big job of rebuilding roads
Waka Kotahi's Rob Campbell talks SH2 work in the leadup to Christmas.
Carmen Hall: Pay more on your mortgage if you can
A lot of Kiwis are creatures of habit and take the full term on their mortgage.
Retirement giant Arvida Group pushes up interim profit
More than 250 new units being built in big expansion.
'Immense frustration': National leader reflects on dairy owner death during Tauranga visit
Luxon says NZ is going in the wrong direction
Letters to the editor: How will the Government address the cost of living crisis next?
OPINION: Our readers have their say.
Waka Kotahi to partially pay for Bay of Plenty road repair
Herepuru Rd has been closed since November 18.
Bay builders' work recognised at national awards
The builders of two Tauranga properties shared what it felt like to win.
'Absolutely appalled': Beach partygoers trample dunes, leave rubbish, clothing
Witnesses say dozens of RTD cans, clothing, pants, bras, condoms, were littered on beach
Police report: Letterbox thieves strike again
The weekly police report from Katikati.
'Nationally significant': Progress for NZ Land Wars project at Gate Pā
'Regardless of how we feel ... the good, bad, and the ugly, it’s our history'
Len Salt: Council aims to collaborate with community
Having local information and data will help us in our local decision-making, Salt says.
Locally grown macadamia nuts have more health benefits - research
Research finds local nuts have a higher concentration of vitamin C, B6 and selenium.
Covid: 58 deaths, 27,076 new cases, 10 in ICU in past week as infections keep rising
The highest number of new cases in months have been reported today.
Westpac Rescue Helicopter carries out life-saving hospital transfer for teen
"Without this, we dread to think what may have happened."
Pāpāmoa send Grasshoppers packing
Papamoa sides riding high in the Western Bay cricket competitions
Inspired artists picked for residence trial
Ten Independent artists have been chosen to weave creativity and wellbeing
Tairua one step closer to new skatepark
Tairua residents are one step closer to having a long-awaited, but contentious, skatepark.
Wētā Workshop having a special effect on kauri protection
Wētā Workshop Ltd has created a scale model of a mature kauri tree