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Sprouting new skills in the garden

Tauranga kids are growing confidence in the garden while giving back to the community at The Historic Village. ‘Your Garden: Children's Therapy... Read More

New school finally opens gate to students

The classroom, a toilet next door and a new playground was what Year 4 student Raiden Whiu enjoyed most on his first day at his newly-built school, on Wednesday. 'I... Read More

Police investigating arson at school playground

Police are investigating after an arson at Kawerau South School overnight. Part of the wooden structure of the school's playground has been destroyed... Read More

Large cavity closes section of SH29A

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises that State Highway 29A is closed between Barkes Corner and and Oropi Road Roundabout in Tauranga for emergency... Read More

Tauranga festival brings Asian cultures together

With thousands of years of history and traditions, Asian cultures are rich in breathtaking stories, art, music, performances, and delicious cuisine. The local... Read More

Inland Revenue service comes to Te Puke Library

Te Puke residents no longer need to travel to Tauranga for an in-person appointment with an Inland Revenue advisor. From Tuesday, February 13 onwards, they... Read More

Circus skills that build more than confidence!

The favourite part of Rowan Ford Dawson's job is seeing people's faces light up when they know it's circus class. '[I love] Watching the students get joy... Read More

Basketball a slam dunk for Tauranga economy

The Classic by HoopNation has proven to be a successful basketball event, not just for the elite players and enthusiastic fans from around Australia and New... Read More

Arrests made following recent violent incidents

Hawke's Bay Police have made two arrests following an aggravated robbery at Te Mata Peak and a ram raid at a premises in Clive last week. Police were notified... Read More

What's on - bromeliads, art and Shakespeare

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 forecasting frequent showers and... Read More

The Fat Brother has food to share

A Tauranga restaurant dishing out free meals on Mondays was saddened to hear one family hadn't eaten since Saturday. Last month the burger, sandwich and... Read More

Phones banned in schools including during breaks

Schools have been open for just a few days, but many have already adopted the government's ban on mobile phones before it comes into force at the start of... Read More