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Te Puke artists gear up for annual exhibition

Te Puke Art Society is holding its annual exhibition next week - and it could present an opportunity for a bit of early Christmas shopping. The exhibition... Read More

Stay in touch this summer

For some, touch rugby provides a bit of fun with whānau and friends at the beach or in the backyard. For others, it's their favourite summer sport. As the... Read More

Bromeliad lovers ready for vibrant spring sale

The Bay of Plenty Bromeliad Club is preparing for its annual Bromeliad Spring Sale on Saturday, November 8, at Wesley Church Hall, 100 13th Ave, Tauranga. Running... Read More

Rules on solar power installation clarified

A new building consent exemption for rooftop solar panels came into force this month after the Government clarified the rules as part of their construction industry... Read More

Te Puke locals rally to spruce up railway corridor

Keeping track of Te Puke's rubbish hot spots has highlighted one area in desperate need of some TLC. The town's railway corridor is the target of Keep Te... Read More

Students record album the old-school way

Mount Maunganui College students are learning the old school way of recording music as they prepare to release this year's annual album. The 32 Year 9-13... Read More

Holy Trinity: A legacy that continues to evolve

As Holy Trinity Tauranga prepares to celebrate its 150th anniversary this weekend, the parish family is reflecting on a legacy that continues to evolve - from... Read More

Vital training to deal with the unknown

When Danielle Lister and Siobhan Arrow turned up to Henry's Rod Shop on Marshall Rd on the morning of October 18, they had no idea what they would stumble into. It... Read More

'Needless destruction' costing taxpayers $350k

The Department of Conservation has pleaded with vandals to stop targeting its signs after bullet holes were found in one and repair is proving costly. Green... Read More

Halloween cobwebs are good DNA collectors 

They're usually spun to make spooky Halloween decorations, but new research from the University of Waikato and the Bioeconomy Science Institute has found that... Read More

Community steps up to raise $80k for charity

The Bay of Plenty community has literally stepped up to support a local charity this month by raising in excess of $80,000 via a walking fundraiser campaign. Good... Read More

A rare encounter at Maketū Wetlands

Bird lovers and conservation enthusiasts are invited to a unique opportunity to get up close with the world's most endangered gull — the tarāpuka (black-billed... Read More