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49er & 49erFX athletes named to New Zealand Team

Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie are thrilled to be selected to represent New Zealand at their first Olympic Games and are determined to stamp their own mark... Read More

Safer speeds proposed for schools and city centre

A new speed limit proposal could change the way we drive around Tauranga in a bid to keep vulnerable road users safe. Tauranga City Council is consulting... Read More

$4.9m project completed with marae reopening

A significant marae has reopened in the heart of Rotorua marking the end of renovations for the Ruatāhuna Marae Renovation Cluster, a project that provided... Read More

Fifty years at the reins for Tauranga RDA!

Confident, joyful and horse loving kids took to the arena for Tauranga Riding for the Disabled's 50th Anniversary showcase on Wednesday, April 3. Greenpark School... Read More

Rock through bus window narrowly misses driver

Enquiries are ongoing after a rock came through the front window of a bus narrowly missing a bus driver. At around 1.50pm on Friday, the bus - containing... Read More

Rare dog parasite discovered in NZ

Dog owners are being told not to panic despite a new parasite claiming the life of a dog in Canterbury. Biosecurity New Zealand said it was the first time... Read More

Captions on and inclusion in!

For the first time ever in the Bay of Plenty, there will be an open caption movie screening specifically for our hard of hearing and deaf community. Hearing Support... Read More

Regatta: Conditions deny Kiwis podium tilt

Two of New Zealand's top sailors were denied a final medal tilt as the breeze disappeared on the last day at the Princess Sofia Regatta. Still, they will... Read More

L.A.B custom collector Harley up for grabs

Calling all music and motorcycle enthusiasts! L.A.B frontman Joel Shadbolt is parting ways with his beloved custom Harley Davidson in a unique auction, with... Read More

Classic Flyers reaching new heights

Classic Flyers adventure flights are set to be enhanced thanks to the generosity of Nicholas Meloni from Nicholas Meloni Property Group - Eves Realty. Nicholas... Read More

Youth jazz comp fosters creativity

The Wright Family Foundation 46th National Youth Jazz Competition went off with foot-tapping beats and funky tunes last week, honing the skills of the next jazz... Read More

Old club finds new home

A social badminton club that dates back 40 years has found a new home at Greerton Hall. The Social Badminton Club Tauranga was started in 1987 by a group of mums... Read More