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Maka, basketball and her boys

Yes, there were tears. They cried and she cried. 'And I'm not a crier.” It was the last night of Tauranga Intermediate School's two-week boys' basketball... Read More

Tauranga stadium construction deferred

Plans for a stadium in central Tauranga have been scaled back and construction pushed out because of budget constraints. The community stadium at the Tauranga... Read More

Growing food resilience this March

From walking the 'aisles' of your own backyard supermarket, to growing your own lettuce in recycled bottles - there's plenty to learn about food resilience as Sustainable... Read More

Project K kids dive on in

Western Bay of Plenty youth have been able to learn a skill to explore the depths of the underwater world thanks to the generosity of strangers from their own district. Graeme... Read More

Art student's opportunity of a lifetime

The incredible photography of student Grace O'Sullivan is about to tour New Zealand on the 2024 NZQA Level 3 'Top Art' annual touring exhibition. Grace O'Sullivan... Read More

Brothers take to the beach for nationals

Two Tauranga brothers are teaming up for the New Zealand Surf Lifesaving Championships - with one at the helm and one taking to the water after years away from the... Read More

Things are black and white for Karl

In seven months Karl Tretheway's life has transformed from that of a family man, builder and talented amateur photographer to a harrowing battle with cancer. 'Last... Read More

DIVAS! to bring the ultimate soirée to Tauranga

Events Innovated has announced a rip-roaring new show, celebrating some of the most heralded female artists and vocalists of the last six decades. Playing at... Read More

Armageddon Expo bringing the stars to Tauranga

The Tauranga Armageddon Expo will bring its signature brand of pop culture chaos to the Bay of Plenty region this month, commanding a line-up of celebrities. Among... Read More

Senior drivers refresh and get road ready!

Brush up on your driving knowledge and get behind the wheel with newfound confidence the next time you take to the road. The Staying Safe refresher course for... Read More

A feast of culture this month

Tauranga's rich cultural diversity and precious heritage will take centre stage at the end of the month for the 25th Tauranga Multicultural Festival! Held on... Read More

Park up in the CBD for $1 a day

When fate cruelly conspired to close one door on Dr Sharon De Luca, a couple of security doors slid quietly open for her. And a bit of normality crept through. 'I... Read More