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What you need to know on SH2 closures and detours

State Highway 2 Waioweka Gorge is a vital road running through the rugged landscapes of the Eastern Bay of Plenty, an important link between the East Coast and... Read More

Takitimu Link is set to boost Tauranga’s economy

Construction of the Takitimu North Link stage one is at the halfway point. So far, 1,500,000 cubic metres of dirt have been lifted, and four out of 10 bridges... Read More

Call for donations ahead of art sale

Why bother trying to create a masterpiece when you can buy art at Tauranga Rotary Club's Book & Art Sale? The sale is coming up, taking place over March 1-2. The... Read More

Free AED training for the community

The generosity of one Tauranga community group towards another has culminated in the public being offered free classes to learn to operate a defibrillator next... Read More

Govt to consult on vintage vehicle rules

Public consultation will open next week on the Government's proposal to reduce compliance requirements for owners of vintage cars, vintage motorcycles, and privately... Read More

Come on kids, try a TRY-athlon!

Pahoia Year 6 students George Bent and Harvey Oemcke will both be back at Ōmokoroa Domain on March 1 for their school's annual Have A Go TRY-athlon. But... Read More

$1300 up for grabs at rapid chess tournament

The Mount Maunganui RSA Chess Club is hosting the annual one-day Bay of Plenty Rapid Chess Tournament, a national-level event, on Saturday, February 22. The... Read More

Olympian supports Bay mums with golden bib

One of Aotearoa's most successful athletes has donated valuable memorabilia to support the Mount Maunganui Runners and Walkers. New Zealand's 1982 Commonwealth... Read More

A dash of sport at Ōmokoroa Beach

Ōmokoroa Beach will resonate with the rhythmic splash of paddles when the Tauranga Moana Outrigger Canoe Club celebrates its 20th Dash event this weekend. The... Read More

Community project offers hope, meals & support

'These are multidimensional people.” That was the life lesson Lifezone trustee and Tūmanako volunteer Phil Radford learnt after years of serving those... Read More

Promoting welfare through cricket

Te Puke Cricket Club president Stephen Crossan was a dairy farmer when he first came up with the idea of a cross-sector cricket game to promote welfare. Now,... Read More

What's on: speedwall, rapid chess and surf

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is a fine day with southwesterlies... Read More