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Sunny days to start the week ahead

The good news for sunseekers is the forecasted streak of fine weather until Tuesday. On Tuesday, a large high will cover most of New Zealand, with no severe... Read More

Tauranga motorists: avoid roads Monday and Tuesday

Tauranga City Council is urging motorists to avoid all unnecessary travel on Monday and Tuesday, February 12 and 13, and instead work from home, ride share or... Read More

Car fire on SH30

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a car fire on State Highway 30. "Police are assisting FENZ," says a police spokesperson. It is unknown... Read More

Wanted: Good wood

Tauranga City Sunrise Lions Club is calling on Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty district landowners to donate fallen trees and unwanted wood from their properties. This... Read More

Giving new families love for life...

They may not be loved in Tauranga Central and Welcome Bay yet, but one chapter organiser surmises it's just that they're not known about. The Loved 4 Life... Read More

Tauranga player wins $700,000 with Lotto

A lucky Strike player from Tauranga will be celebrating after winning $700,000 with Strike Four in Saturday night's live Lotto draw. The winning Strike ticket... Read More

Family fun at February's Summer Race Day

It's time to don that sunblock and get ready to soak up the summer sun today at Tauranga Racing's February Summer Race Day! And you can also help support... Read More

Sprouting new skills in the garden

Tauranga kids are growing confidence in the garden while giving back to the community at The Historic Village. ‘Your Garden: Children's Therapy... Read More

New school finally opens gate to students

The classroom, a toilet next door and a new playground was what Year 4 student Raiden Whiu enjoyed most on his first day at his newly-built school, on Wednesday. 'I... Read More

Police investigating arson at school playground

Police are investigating after an arson at Kawerau South School overnight. Part of the wooden structure of the school's playground has been destroyed... Read More

Large cavity closes section of SH29A

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises that State Highway 29A is closed between Barkes Corner and and Oropi Road Roundabout in Tauranga for emergency... Read More

Tauranga festival brings Asian cultures together

With thousands of years of history and traditions, Asian cultures are rich in breathtaking stories, art, music, performances, and delicious cuisine. The local... Read More