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Dragon boats dashing across waterfront

The Splash n Dash Dragon Boat Festival returns to The Strand Waterfront on July 18 from 9am to 2pm, promising an exciting day of fast-paced racing and family... Read More

Slip repairs paused, Oropi Rd opens for Matariki

Motorists travelling through Tauranga will get temporary relief from traffic disruptions on Ōropi Rd over the Matariki long weekend. In a statement on its... Read More

A puzzle with a purpose

'It's to make kids think,” Tauranga Woodcrafters Guild member Mike Buck, 87, said. 'For a starter, they're completely puzzled.” That's exactly... Read More

Tauranga ideal for Matariki stargazing

Tauranga residents hoping to catch a glimpse of the Matariki star cluster this weekend are expected to have favourable viewing conditions, with clear skies forecast... Read More

Tauranga’s Bay Oval up for Venue of the Year

An 'unforgettable” series of events, including its first concert, has seen Bay Oval nominated as one of New Zealand's best venues. The Mount Maunganui... Read More

TNL and SH29 upgrades feature in transport plan

Tauranga transport projects continue to advance under NZTA's newly released Major Transport Projects Pipeline, with both Takitimu North Link Stage 1 and the... Read More

FTA: Zespri eyes major India growth

The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement puts India on track to become New Zealand's fifth most important kiwifruit export market, says Zespri chief executive... Read More

Matariki events lighting up Tauranga

Whether it's watching the stars before dawn or following them through downtown Tauranga, this year's Matariki celebrations invite people to experience the Māori... Read More

BoP councils enter merger pathway

The Eastern Bay's three district councils have reluctantly agreed to engage in a Head Start Pathway to explore amalgamation with other councils. This decision... Read More

Winning Lotto tickets sold in Bay of Plenty

Winning Lotto tickets have been sold in Rotorua and Pāpāmoa. Nine players nationwide won $36,330 each with Lotto Second Division in last night's draw. The... Read More

Council funds Waihī highway crossing

After years of people 'running the gauntlet” between Waihī Rugby Club and a nearby park there's no national funding on the horizon for a fix, so the council's... Read More

Father and son reunite on the rugby field

Scott Wards has had some pretty cool moments on a rugby field but none topped the moment when he pulled on the boots alongside his son Kylan Wards. The... Read More