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Gutsy Tauranga teen crowned world champion

At 14, Ellison Hollands is already a world champion. The Tauranga waterskier is back home after winning the junior girls division at the 2025 World Waterski... Read More

Kiwi slang and te reo added to Oxford Dictionary

Kiwis have a fighting culture - if the Oxford English Dictionary is anything to go by. 'Rark up” and to 'climb into” are just a few of the New... Read More

One injured after car and bus crash in Welcome Bay

One person is critical after a car and bus crash at Welcome Bay, Tauranga. Emergency services were alerted to the crash on Welcome Bay Rd around 6.15pm. Fire... Read More

Mount parking changes step closer after feedback

Tauranga City Council will be taking a staged approach to parking changes at the Mount following public feedback. In a statement this week, council said people... Read More

Golfer's journey after life-changing injury

The Carrus Tauranga Open - All Abilities Invitational is being held this weekend at the Tauranga Golf Club. One of the golfers, Jason Eade (Royal Wellington... Read More

Community fund backs sport, arts and culture

A total of $297,000 has been granted to 40 new and regular community-led events in the recent funding round of the Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund. The... Read More

Health NZ rechecking staff credentials

Health New Zealand is re-checking the credentials of staff who work with children across the country, after a whistle-blower went to the Ombudsman. Chief... Read More

Luxury 18m launch goes down a second time

In a case of nautical deja vu, an 18.2m luxury launch salvaged near Tauranga four months ago has managed to sink all over again - this time en route to Whangārei. The... Read More

Sustainable BOP closes its doors

A Bay of Plenty based environmental awareness trust has formally closed, with its remaining funds distributed to three local charities that are continuing its... Read More

Candidates back Māori say on resources – survey

Māori should have a significant role in the protection of natural resources, many regional council election candidates believe. Tauranga local Manu Caddie... Read More

Easy recipes to keep kids busy in the holidays

You might think that only a masochist or an indulgent grandparent willingly mixes children with butter, sugar and chocolate chips, but messing about in the kitchen... Read More

Hill Challenge fundraiser to aid youth programmes

Time to dust off the running shoes, fill the water bottles and grab family or friends to take part in the Flying Mullet Papamoa Hill Challenge. In its second... Read More