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Plunge into winter at Waihī Beach

The countdown is on for one of Waihī Beach's favourite mid-winter traditions, with the Polar Plunge set to make its chilly return on July 11 from 12.30pm. Waihī... Read More

Fieldays eyes next wave of infrastructure upgrades

Planning for the next Fieldays was already underway before the gates closed on this year's event, reflecting both the scale of the agricultural showcase and... Read More

Orchard manager joins elite leadership programme

Acceptance into the prestigious Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme fits perfectly with the career path of a Bay of Plenty-based horticulture professional. Nick... Read More

Mount Art Group opens new Matariki exhibition

Sponsored content A long-standing Mount Maunganui art collective is inviting the public to experience its latest exhibition, relocated this year following... Read More

Help expands for chronic illness in BOP

A Tauranga-based charity is stepping up support for New Zealanders living with complex chronic illnesses, tackling isolation among those with ME/CFS, fibromyalgia... Read More

Council wants feedback on local government future

Tauranga residents have a chance tomorrow, July 4, to give in-person feedback to Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council on the future of local government. The... Read More

Tea, treats and giving back at Tauranga

An afternoon of elegant dining, friendship and generosity will help support two important community causes. The Rotary Club of Tauranga Te Papa is hosting... Read More

Bingo fundraiser hits $2000 for guide dog cause

Pāpāmoa residents are turning a simple game of bingo into meaningful community support, with a weekly session already raising thousands for charity just weeks... Read More

Whānau Hauora Day returns to Katikati!

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tamawhariua is proud to bring back Whānau Hauora Day - a celebration of community wellbeing, connection and collective care - to Katikati... Read More

Champion budgie takes top honours

After more than five decades of breeding budgerigars, Tony and Robyn Grinter have added another accolade to their collection of prizes. The Welcome Bay couple's... Read More

Artists hail success of Greerton mural festival

Five striking new murals now brighten Greerton Village following the inaugural Greerton Whakanuia Kotahitanga Mural Festival. Organisers say the project has... Read More

Ōmokoroa landmark to return in a new spot

The much-loved Ōmokoroa Rock will soon return, once again providing a familiar welcome for those arriving in the coastal town. The rock, which previously... Read More