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Tauranga company scores globally

A Tauranga-based software start-up is making waves on the international sports scene, after its home-grown technology was used at major indoor cricket tournaments... Read More

Lifeguards hit record high for single day rescues

Volunteer lifeguards at Ōmanu Beach carried out a record number of rescues at the weekend. Dangerous surf conditions, warm weather and long-weekend crowds... Read More

Coffee, conversation and te reo

A new weekly gathering in Tauranga is brewing more than just coffee - it's creating space for people to speak te reo Māori. John Hodgson, a longtime Tauranga... Read More

Author launches book at Turning Point Trust

Content warning: This story mentions mental health issues, health diagnosis and domestic abuse. Tauranga writer Catherine Eaton launched her autobiographical... Read More

Bike events to cycle up enthusiasm

Two cycling events in Katikati this month are aimed at spinning the wheels of all types of riders this National Bike Month. In partnership with Katikati... Read More

Feedback sought on Bay of Plenty speed reviews

People have until February 17 to have their say on proposed speed limit reviews in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) proposes seven... Read More

Hairini Bridge terns carry on nesting

A small colony of white-fronted terns continues to defy convention by nesting beneath Tauranga's busy Hairini Bridge, even as council contractors carried out... Read More

Equestrian enables Addison to enjoy sport

While most kids breeze into A&P shows at 9am, Te Puna's Addison Chan's been awake nearly four hours. The nine-year-old is competing in A&P show equestrian... Read More

‘Community Quest’ family fun days on the way!

The Community Quest is coming to the Western Bay - bringing an arcade-inspired adventure with family fun, free food, prizes, and a chance to create your town's... Read More

Tauranga surfers battle for world club title

Five Bay of Plenty surfers will ride some of the world's best waves against some of the planet's best surfers this weekend in the 2026 World Club Championship... Read More

Regional councillors debate local govt reforms

Several Bay of Plenty regional councillors have expressed dismay at a local government overhaul proposed by central government, labelling it 'fundamentally”... Read More

Ōmokoroa golfer returns home to eye NZ victory

Ōmokoroa's Caitlin Maurice is relishing the opportunity to compete on home soil this week at the Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific championship. Maurice, who... Read More