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What‘s on - Doggy Day out, markets and art

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Kia ora. Kia ngahau me o whanau me o hoa. Today the MetService is forecasting a partly cloudy day with light winds and sea... Read More

Have a go at junior softball

The 2021 WBOP Junior Softball season starts this morning with a ‘Have a Go' session at Carlton Reserve in Otumoetai. 'We are holding a ‘Have a Go'... Read More

BOP climbers competing in bouldering nationals

Climbers from the Bay of Plenty are joining others from around the country to compete in the NZ Open Boulder Championships today. The competition, which is being... Read More

Speedway with a view

He's just turned 75, but there's no stopping racing car driver ‘Pk Bonz' from taking to the track again this Sunday. There's even a bar named for him at... Read More

Using robotics for 3D metal printing

Local research engineer Ben Jackson, 29, believes Tauranga is the place to be for smart thinkers and solutions around engineering and robotics. He is part... Read More

Salvation Army courses offer hope for whanau

The Tauranga Salvation Army is running two courses aimed at building resilience and improving people's relationships. The Positive Lifestyle Programme and Building... Read More

Squashies world record fundraiser

It was a herculean effort from four squash players at the Katikati Squash Club last weekend as they smashed their way through to help their club achieve four new... Read More

New AI agritech platform to benefit scientists

A new scientific partnership will develop an AI platform to meet demand from Bay of Plenty scientists for faster processing of complex research data. The initiative,... Read More

$55m invested into public interest journalism

Broadcasting and Media Minister Kris Faafoi has announced a $55m fund to support public interest journalism in New Zealand. 'Grassroots public interest journalism,... Read More

Lovebugs for Valentines

Mount Maunganui will be swarming with Volkswagen lovers this Valentines weekend for the sixth annual Run to the Sun NZ event. ‘Dubbers' will motor into the... Read More

Enjoying an Indian cultural game night

A games night with an Indian cultural flavour is the exciting focus for the next Tauranga Living in Harmony event this coming Thursday night. The family-friendly... Read More

Govt expands Flexi-wage subsidy scheme

The government has announced an expansion to the Flexi-wage scheme, with applications accepted from next week. The changes increase the average amount a business... Read More