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All Blacks Sevens inspired to win

The All Blacks Sevens are eyeing a strong performance in Los Angeles today to cement their place atop the HSBC Sevens Series ladder and to celebrate Tim Mikkelson's... Read More

Tauranga musician balances life and her craft

Ria Hall wears a lot hats - she is a mother, singer and musician and has recently been appointed director of the Tauranga Arts Festival. 'I'm on the go, very... Read More

Large Police presence in Matapihi

Police are looking for a person of interest in Matapihi this afternoon. A large Police presence is in Matapihi Rd, with officers searching vehicles as they leave... Read More

Ahoy matey!

They worked on the set of ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe', then travelled to middle earth to build the Hobbiton set at Matamata and also had a hand... Read More

Tooth-conscious mokopuna win oral health challenge

The mokopuna and whanau of Te Kohanga Reo o Maketu Kokiri in Maketu have triumphed in a Western Bay of Plenty oral health challenge. Kohanga Reo from across the... Read More

Burrowing into shearwater research

Patrick Crowe isn't quite on first name basis with Ohinau Island's flesh-footed shearwater birds - but he does know which ones will give him a peck. Patrick,... Read More

Don your gumboots for some classic Kaimai golf

A pair of gumboots, a piece of downpipe slung over the shoulder to hold a few clubs, and it's all ‘FORE' steam ahead on the sheep farm fairway as the townies... Read More

$100,000 fund opens for community projects

Does your organisation have a special recreational project that needs extra funding? Western Bay of Plenty District Council invites community organisations to... Read More

Only a few days left to complete CBOP survey

Creative Bay of Plenty's survey about arts for health and well-being is closing soon. The survey is part of a project commissioned by Creative Bay of Plenty -... Read More

Rhythm and Raga - an introduction to Indian music

After a sold out show in 2019, Kutu Mukherjee is back in March presenting the second ‘Rhythm & Raga' in Tauranga, an evening of Indian melodies. As a musician... Read More

A comfort and an honour

It's a kind of hug from the nation, a gesture of thanks, a message saying ‘we haven't forgotten what you did for us'. And the sentiment is all wrapped up... Read More

Vintage wedding dress fashion show

For more than 40 years, the garden at Brain Watkin House in Cameron Rd has come alive with live music, stalls and memories of a bygone era. Last year, a parade... Read More