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Strict legal rules block KiwiSaver withdrawals

A man who tried to withdraw money from KiwiSaver because he expected to be made redundant, and another who wanted to access his KiwiSaver to buy his ex-wife... Read More

Tauranga rescue ship heads to aid stricken yacht

A veteran New Zealand sailor and three younger crew members have spent nearly a week dealing with severe weather, mechanical failure, and limited power after... Read More

BoP talent named in 2026 All Blacks squad

Bay of Plenty rugby talent is again in the national spotlight, with three players named in the All Blacks' 2026 squad, alongside the appointment of Ardie... Read More

Volunteers feed Tauranga families in need

For families facing illness, financial hardship, grief or the demands of caring for young children, something as simple as a ready-made meal can make a world... Read More

Mount edges Tauranga Sports in classic clash

Mount Maunganui have snatched a dramatic one-point win over Tauranga Sports in a pulsating top-of-the-table Baywide Premier clash at Tauranga Domain. In a... Read More

New funding aims to help Tauranga's rough sleepers

New funding for support services to help Tauranga's rough sleepers has been welcomed by community organisations. A $14.5 million package over the next year... Read More

International soprano returns home

Tauranga-born opera singer Anna Mahon is returning home in July for a special performance in support of the local branch of the Registered Music Teachers. Mahon... Read More

Dreamer light experience to transform Baypark

A large-scale interactive light experience that attracted 20,000 visitors in Auckland is heading to Tauranga for the July school holidays. Dreamer will run... Read More

Pāpāmoa firefighters host first fundraising ball

Dust off the tuxedos, slip into your finest gown and prepare for a night of glamour, entertainment and community spirit. The Pāpāmoa Volunteer Fire Brigade... Read More

Knitting friendships making a difference

What began as a small gathering of four people in a corner of Greerton Library has grown into a thriving community of 35 members who come together weekly to... Read More

Tauranga charity welcomes new chief

A new chapter has begun for Tauranga charity Under the Stars, with a new general manager stepping into the role as the organisation continues supporting people... Read More

200 serves of food and connection

When Jan de Faye got behind the servery inside one of Katikati's local churches in 2021 she probably had no idea that she'd go on to help cook up 200 free community... Read More