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What’s On? Fun Run & Football

Happy Mothers' Day! Yes, it's that time of year again - the second Sunday in May, when we take time to thank our mums for everything they do. I know I wouldn't... Read More

Mums run for heart health

Hundreds of Mums, daughters and granddaughters are starting Mothers' Day in Tauranga on the right foot by taking part in a nationwide charity fun run or walk event... Read More

City museum and library: Your thoughts

Tauranga City Council today heard the community's feedback on a future museum and the central library in the city centre. As part of the Heart of the City programme,... Read More

A $178M boost for tourism infrastructure

This year's budget will include a $178 million tourism infrastructure package that will fund projects like new carparks, toilets and freedom camping facilities. The... Read More

Rocks block section of SH25

A rock fall has blocked a section of State Highway 25 from Thames to Coromandel. Rocks are blocking the southbound lane of SH25 at Ruamahunga Bay. Between Tapu... Read More

Shaking and shimmying

A dozen women shimmied, shook and danced by the waterfront this afternoon in a bid to raise funds for charity. The ‘Shimmy Mob' is part of a worldwide event... Read More

Boy rescued from Hot Water Beach

A boy, believed to be aged 10, was rescued from the 'vicious” surf at Hot Water Beach this afternoon after he was reportedly caught in a rip and washed out... Read More

Official opening for Kopurererua bridges

Two new bridges that link up the walk and cycleway loop around the Kopurererua Valley officially opened this morning. Among others, Tauranga Mayor Greg Brownless... Read More

Art students leave their mark in China

Six Tauranga art students recently experienced the trip of a lifetime when they visited China. The students, from Mount Maunganui College and Tauranga Boys' College,... Read More

State Highway 35 now open

Motorists can now travel through State Highway 35, between Opotiki and Te Kaha, after a fallen tree blocked part of the highway overnight. New Zealand Transport... Read More

BOP lifeguards to represent NZ

Six members of the Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service and three from the Papamoa Life Saving Club will represent New Zealand at the 2017 Sanyo Cup and World Games. The... Read More

Tauranga teen found safe

Update: 1.50PM: Tauranga Police have located the 13-year-old reported missing earlier this week. Paradise Veza was found safe and well in Tauranga this afternoon... Read More