In a world that often whizzes by at breakneck speed, there exists a tranquil realm that beckons us to pause, look up, and embrace the wonders of the universe. Nestled... Read More

Matariki Tauranga Moana celebrations are in full swing, with an enchanting week of storytelling and kōrero ahead. Enjoy an evening screening of Whetū Mārama... Read More

It was a disaster…. 'Because I put in three or four months of hard work building that plane and it crashed, and was destroyed in about 10 seconds flat.” ... Read More

It was sad but serendipitous at the same time. A Bay of Islands family, beset by tragedy, needed a big strong boat. Another family, a Tauranga family, beset by... Read More

With each sketch, colour and brush stroke, Tauranga youngsters will reflect on what it means to embrace diversity in our community. For the fourth year,... Read More

Two lucky Lotto players from Tauranga and Taupō will be celebrating after each winning $23,939 with Lotto Second Division in Saturday night's live Lotto draw. The... Read More

From the bright lights of Broadway, now the panto-musical version, ‘Aladdin Trouble' is being brought to the stage of Te Puke. The show features 11 catchy... Read More

Schools from around the Bay of Plenty and Rotorua have taken up the Showquest challenge - preparing short but powerful performances exhibiting art, music, dance,... Read More

Tauranga Arts Festival is thrilled to announce that The Haka Party Incident will open the 2023 festival on October 19 at Baycourt Community and Arts Centre. Following... Read More

Matariki Tauranga Moana celebrations are off to a shining start, with a programme of events full of ako - learning, and tūheratanga - discovery - on this week. Unleash... Read More

Matariki, the Māori New Year, is being heralded a month earlier in the Coastal Bay of Plenty region compared to other parts of the country, due to its eastern... Read More

Mount Maunganui's Freeport Cleaver and Co is the winner of the Great NZ Toastie Takedown thanks to the handiwork of the competition's first female winner. 20-year-old... Read More