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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

Public will have final say on SH 30 speed limit

Whakatāne District Council will ask NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi to revert sections of State Highway 30 back to 100km/h. The change is likely to go... Read More

Waioweka Gorge closing for maintenance

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is reminding drivers to plan ahead next week as State Highway 2 through the Waioweka Gorge will be closed for essential maintenance... Read More

Rocket Lab successfully launches 60th Electron

Rocket Lab USA has successfully launched its 60th Electron from New Zealand to deploy the next satellite in the Earth-imaging satellite constellation of real-time... Read More