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More funding options for community groups

Community groups will have more funding options available to them following a change to Tauranga City Council's Community Funding Policy. Council received 106... Read More

Kiwi junior surfers kick off world champs campaign

Mount Maunganui and Whangamata surfers are amongst the New Zealand Junior Surfing Team which has commenced their week long campaign at the ISA World Surfing... Read More

Empowering the Tauranga public

A Tauranga woman who recently ran in the 2023 General Elections is encouraging people to get more involved in politics. Erika Harvey is the director of public... Read More

Forced to remove Palestinian art from gallery

A Tauranga art gallery showcasing Palestinian artists in an exhibition, From the River to the Sea, was told to remove material from its window by its real estate... Read More

Cop's force used in teen’s arrest unjustified

A Bay of Plenty police officer charged with assaulting a teenager has been acquitted and remains employed by the New Zealand Police Force. The Independent... Read More

Dawn blessing to open Pāpāmoa Hills Upgrade

There's a new look and experience to be had at Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park this summer. A blessing by mana whenua on Saturday officially... Read More

Hauraki Gulf 'on the brink of collapse'

The Hauraki Gulf could become an underwater cemetery unless action is taken to improve environment protection in the area, an open letter to the government is... Read More

Raising awareness of sudden deaths in babies

As the year draws to a close and people start thinking about summer holidays, Whānau Āwhina Plunket is reminding people to make sure every sleep is a safe... Read More

Free legal advice in Merivale

Baywide Community Law is expanding its reach in the community and has set up their latest in-person clinic in Merivale. Offering free legal advice, information... Read More

Stranded medical aid ship home for Christmas

Youth with a Mission Ships NZ has raised the $200,000 needed to have its stranded medical aid ship repaired and brought home to New Zealand by Christmas. The... Read More

Cross-country champs: Yeoman and Parkes lead way

With two rounds now completed and four different race winners emerging, the 2023 edition of the New Zealand Cross-country Championships will go down to the wire... Read More

Tauranga's speed climber's success in Asia

When New Zealand athlete Julian David is braced on the starting line, he knows the challenge ahead of him is the same anywhere in the world, it is just the venue... Read More