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Students record album the old-school way

Mount Maunganui College students are learning the old school way of recording music as they prepare to release this year's annual album. The 32 Year 9-13... Read More

Holy Trinity: A legacy that continues to evolve

As Holy Trinity Tauranga prepares to celebrate its 150th anniversary this weekend, the parish family is reflecting on a legacy that continues to evolve - from... Read More

Vital training to deal with the unknown

When Danielle Lister and Siobhan Arrow turned up to Henry's Rod Shop on Marshall Rd on the morning of October 18, they had no idea what they would stumble into. It... Read More

'Needless destruction' costing taxpayers $350k

The Department of Conservation has pleaded with vandals to stop targeting its signs after bullet holes were found in one and repair is proving costly. Green... Read More

Halloween cobwebs are good DNA collectors 

They're usually spun to make spooky Halloween decorations, but new research from the University of Waikato and the Bioeconomy Science Institute has found that... Read More

Community steps up to raise $80k for charity

The Bay of Plenty community has literally stepped up to support a local charity this month by raising in excess of $80,000 via a walking fundraiser campaign. Good... Read More

A rare encounter at Maketū Wetlands

Bird lovers and conservation enthusiasts are invited to a unique opportunity to get up close with the world's most endangered gull — the tarāpuka (black-billed... Read More

ANZ Tauranga branch reopens after car crash

The ANZ Bank's 11th Ave branch has reopened after a car hit the building in Tauranga. Part of the roof was damaged, but an ANZ spokesperson said no staff... Read More

McDonald first Māori woman to chair Toi Moana

Two Tauranga-based councillors have been voted in for the top two positions on Toi Moana - Bay of Plenty Regional Council at its inaugural meeting in Whakatāne... Read More

Women’s rugby kicks off in Pāpāmoa

Pāpāmoa Rugby Club is set to launch its first women's rugby team, to compete against teams across the Bay of Plenty in 2026. To kick things off, the club... Read More

Frightmares: BoP’s spooky sleep stats

As Halloween casts its eerie glow, new research reveals that the Bay of Plenty's most terrifying experiences aren't coming from horror movies - they're happening... Read More

Wilderness challenge builds students' confidence

A group of 12 Te Puke High School students has just returned from a 19-day wilderness challenge - the first part of their Project K experience. Project K... Read More