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Teen's dream run to obstacle course worlds

Mount Maunganui's Caitlyn Fortescue is fulfilling a lifelong dream of being on the world stage. Growing up, the 15-year-old was addicted to Ninja Warrior... Read More

Community centre seeks funds to save advocate role

Katikati is at risk of losing of a vital advocate role - that helps the community's most vulnerable - if funding is not secured for it. Katikati Community... Read More

Milestones bring chance to play and dance

Celebrating the connection and joy it brings to families - and some big anniversaries - Katikati Mainly Music is having a birthday party this Saturday, and the... Read More

Te Puke students' Showquest success sparks joy

A group of Te Puke Primary School students has won the Showquest Choice Award at a national performing arts competition. The school won the junior section... Read More

Take a look inside US Air Force's largest plane

For the first time in more than 40 years, the United States Air Force's largest plane has returned to New Zealand. The behemouth aircraft - the C-5M Super... Read More

Ōpōtiki water services requires $70m spend

Ōpōtiki District Council is forecasting almost $70 million of capital investment will be needed to meet three waters regulatory requirements over the next... Read More

Airport sculpture honours Daffodil Day

Visitors to Tauranga Airport will be greeted by a powerful new art installation ahead of Daffodil Day - a striking woven sculpture that honours those affected... Read More

Kevin Bloody Wilson returns to Tauranga

Much-loved and outrageously funny comedian Kevin Bloody Wilson returns to Tauranga next month for two shows packed with his long-loved original gems, his daughter... Read More

Cars to rev up funds too!

If flowers aren't your thing, there's another way you can support the Bay of Plenty/Waikato Cancer Society branch this month. Car-lovers are invited to bring... Read More

Rotorua expo backs Child Cancer Foundation

Three-year-old Charlotte Cocks was abnormally pale and complaining of an earache. She was sent away for blood tests which revealed a devasting result... Read More

Teens launch allergy-friendly recipe website

Inspired by a friend's struggle to find suitable recipes due to an intolerance to dairy, eggs and nuts, three Ōtūmoetai College students have created a website... Read More

Te Puna: Car collides with shops

A car has crashed into a set of shops in Te Puna. A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesperson said two trucks had been called to the Minden area after a car crashed... Read More