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Global cultures on show at Tauranga festival

Tauranga will come alive with the sights, sounds and flavours of the world when the Tauranga Multicultural Festival returns on Saturday, March 14. Running... Read More

Rural resilience: Sarah McCorkindale’s Journey

Bay of Plenty Regional councillor Sarah McCorkindale has had a varied and interesting career in the primary industries sector. A riding accident in 2018 put... Read More

Was it really a rubbish summer this year?

The latest data from Earth Sciences New Zealand show just how wet and cool it was at some points this summer for parts of the South Island and lower North... Read More

Young squash star to wear the Silver Fern

A bored habit of hitting a ball around while waiting for her dad has morphed into international sporting success for a Rotorua 13-year-old. Animaia Payne... Read More

One injured following truck and pedestrian crash

One person has been transported to Tauranga Hospital following a crash involving a truck and a pedestrian in Maketu on Sunday morning. Police said staff were... Read More

Pukehina Surf ‘n’ Sand Autorama returns

Hundreds of custom and classic cars, along with motorbikes and hot rods will go on show this month at the popular Pukehina Surf 'n' Sand Autorama. Pukehina... Read More

Scholarship boost for aspiring Māori medic

Third-year medical student Arabella Urwin has been named the 2025 recipient of the Ngāi Tamarāwaho Peri Kohu Memorial Scholarship, a $5000 award supporting... Read More

World Cup players lead Moana derby course

New skaters signing up with Moana Roller Derby this year will be coached by two athletes who have competed on the world stage. Tauranga skater Jasmine Cooper... Read More

Honouring women of the Aerocool rescue crew

This International Women's Day, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter is honouring the vital contributions women make. Among them is air crew officer and paramedic... Read More

Tauranga woman finds true love in a war zone

When Ukraine was invaded in 2022, Harriet Campbell was helping run her family's popular café in the Kaimai range. Today, the 33-year-old Tauranga woman,... Read More

Tactile map lets blind Tauranga locals feel home

A simple question over coffee — 'Wouldn't it be wonderful if blind people could feel where they live?” — has grown into a remarkable community... Read More

Children's 'try-athlon' returns to Ōmokoroa

Sixty-five children from nine Bay of Plenty schools have so far registered for this year's 'have a go try-athlon” at the Ōmokoroa Domain. Hosted by... Read More