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Dog reunited with owner after months apart

Tauranga City Council's Animal Services team is celebrating several successful dog-owner reunions, all made possible through microchipping, with one story especially... Read More

Nose to tail crash on SH29A near Maungatapu

Emergency services are attending a vehicle crash on State Highway 29A near Maungatapu. "Police were called to a nose-tail crash involving three vehicles at... Read More

Tauranga’s school holiday events guide

The upcoming school holidays will be action-packed in Tauranga with something for everyone to enjoy across the city. For the first time, the Black Caps take... Read More

Historic Tauranga house book brings forth stories

A newly published book, The Spirit of a Place: A New History of The Elms Te Papa Tauranga, by acclaimed historian and author Sarah Ell, was officially launched... Read More

Request for patience towards roadwork crews

Motorists across the Bay of Plenty are being asked to show patience towards road crews as the weather warms and NZ's busiest time for road maintenance gears... Read More

Disco queens to dazzle Tauranga Arts Festival

Book the babysitter, gather your glam squad and get set to sparkle - disco fever is about to hit Tauranga! As part of the Tauranga Arts Festival, the Carrus... Read More

Ulster 150th events attract settler descendants

Two direct descendants of Katikati's first Ulster Irish arrivals - who happen to be married - brought their extended family over the Kaimai Range from Hamilton... Read More

Retiree’s watercolour journey on display

Every two months, Te Puke Art Society showcases the work of one of its members at its Constables Gallery. The work of Sue Benham is now on display. How long... Read More

Murray-Benge aims to scrap regional council

Local body elections are under way and eight hopefuls are vying for the Western Bay of Plenty's top job. Local Democracy Reporting quizzed the mayoral candidates... Read More

Poster-ing a watch over dotterel

Six schools from Western Bay of Plenty are helping push public awareness of the Waihī Beach dotterel nests with an exhibition of 21 colourful posters in the... Read More

Still rocking on during building upgrade

The Tauranga Gem and Mineral Club, a long-standing fixture at the Historic Village on 17th Avenue, has temporarily relocated while its original premises undergo... Read More

Railway-inspired tiny house leads national contest

David Miller's tiny house, built in the style of a vintage railway sleeper carriage, is leading the public vote in the 2025 Tiny House Awards. Spanning 7.2m... Read More