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The 11-year-old national tennis champion

An 11-year-old from Katikati is building an impressive tennis resume as she makes her mark on the national tennis stage. From small-town courts to a national... Read More

Paengaroa School hosting Top School

Make sure you head down to Paengaroa School on March 8; it is going to be a fun-filled day. Paengaroas School is proud to organise and host this year's Top... Read More

'Vicious' dog attack leaves 6yo scarred for life

Warning: Graphic image The mother of a 6-year-old child scarred for life after a relative's dog bit her face is disappointed authorities have not ordered... Read More

Blayde and Ruhani: A rare chromosome connection

March marks Rare Disorder Month, with March 21 also recognising World Down Syndrome Day - a time to acknowledge both rare and more common chromosomal conditions. In... Read More

Push to ban fireworks in Tauranga public places

Warning: Graphic image Fireworks could be banned on Tauranga beaches, along with other public city spaces such as roads and reserves. But a woman whose... Read More

Middle East unrest: Council braces for cost rises

Whakatāne Mayor Nandor Tanczos says the strikes on Iran and conflict in the Middle East could hit the council's coffers. The comments were made as Whakatāne... Read More

SH2 Tauranga maintenance blitz to close key routes

A new round of State Highway 2 maintenance 'super weekends” will take place across Tauranga this month, beginning with Takitimu Drive. The works started... Read More

Vintage tractors take over Tauranga racecourse

-Sponsored content Ken Sanders' 1970-era Muir-Hill 101 tractor is big, bright and beautiful - and it's heading into the city tomorrow to the Vintage Family... Read More

75+ lifesaving pioneer leads surf nationals event

The 2026 Aon New Zealand Surf Lifesaving Championships opened in bright conditions at Ōhope yesterday. Masters athletes lead the first day of competition... Read More

Penguin Parade returns to Mount with new route

After last year's successful Waddle the Mount event, the community-focused charity walk is returning in 2026 with a new route and a fresh name: the Penguin Parade. The... Read More

Trail ride postponed after rider dies in crash

The next planned event at Burt's Trail Ride has been postponed after the death of a rider last weekend. A man died after he crashed during a ride at the... Read More

Record $42m funding for Tauranga, Western Bay

TECT Community Trust has approved the largest annual distribution in its history, signing off a record $42 million for the 2026/27 year. The decision, confirmed... Read More