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A People’s History of The Bay of Plenty

If you've ever wanted to see your name on the cover of a published book, then Tauranga Writers has a doozy of an opportunity for you. In celebration of the group's... Read More

Will's Beach Hop adventure

Will Wilson and his father Jeff Wilson set off from Tauranga this morning to motor up to the Repco Beach Hop event in Whangamata. They didn't make it very far.... Read More

Doggy Day Out in Katikati

Dogs of all shapes, sizes and varieties turned out in their droves for the annual Doggy Day Out at Uretara Reserve in Katikati. Now into its third year, the family... Read More

The Noordam visiting Tauranga today

One of the final five cruise ships to visit Tauranga this season arrived in port from Napier this morning. Registered with Oceanic Cruises, the Noordam has a gross... Read More

DHBs in deep ‘financial hole’

Labour Health spokesperson David Clark promises the party will restore health funding and address the $1.7 billion gap in the health budget. The Dunedin North... Read More

Tairua footbridge now in place

Much to the excitement and relief of the Walk Tairua Society, a 21 metre pedestrian bridge is now on its foundations on the Pepe Loop Track. Getting to this point... Read More

Nuns, nuptials and nincompoops

When the crowd erupted into raucous laughter early on in the piece, I knew Detour Theatre were onto a winner with their latest show. Indeed, Detour's Wedding of... Read More

Kidworx line up announced

Entertaining the little groms just got bigger and better as Kidsworx announces its line-up of events for the 2017 Crankworx festival currently taking place at Skyline... Read More

The altruistic Mitchell boys

He could have asked for a mountain of toys for his birthday, but instead, Oscar Mitchell asked his friends to help him help the Tauranga SPCA. The just turned six-year-old... Read More

WaiBOP leagues fire up in fortnight

Waikato Bay of Plenty football region's flagship men's' leagues - the Loaded WaiBOP Premiership and WaiBOP Championship - both kick off in under a fortnight. Opening... Read More

MetService issues severe weather watch

A severe weather watch has been issued for the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel, with possible heavy rains to strike both regions on Sunday and Monday. MetService... Read More

Birthday bash yields Starship cash

Men and women in fishnet stockings, short skirts and black and white maid's outfits, a bloodied bride, a pimp in dark glasses and a time traveller were among the... Read More