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Te Rere o Ōmanawa restored as reserve's name

Ōmanawa Falls Reserve will officially have its original name, Te Rere o Ōmanawa, restored. Tauranga City Council approved changing to the name given to... Read More

Tauranga Men’s Netball on the rise

A Tauranga men's netball team has claimed its second national title in two years - after just four seasons of playing. The team - part Tauranga Netball Centre... Read More

Historic cottage given a new purpose

An ageing kauri cottage in Bethlehem has been brought back to life, transforming from a deteriorating relic into a vibrant community space dedicated to caring for... Read More

Why greyhounds make great pets

Hundreds of greyhounds will need homes when a greyhound racing ban comes into effect this August. Tauranga-based volunteers for a greyhound adoption charity -... Read More

Tauranga funeral podcast to capture life stories

A Tauranga funeral director is flipping the script on how we think about legacy by capturing stories before the final chapter. Don Hoult from Legacy Funerals... Read More

Moving production in city this Anzac Day

A moving tribute to commemorate Anzac Day will performed in the city tomorrow, April 25 by a cast of local rangatahi (youth) from Tauranga Moana. Presented by... Read More

Work wraps up at SH2/Ōmokoroa Rd roundabout

A multimillion-dollar upgrade at the intersection of State Highway 2 and Ōmokoroa Rd is nearing completion, with the new $20-24 million roundabout now operational. The... Read More

Exhibition shines light on unexpected war heroes

A new exhibition sharing the stories of five unexpected heroes and shining a light on the plight of animals in two world wars has opened in Katikati. The... Read More

Colour run brings fun and funds to primary school

Loud squeals of delight could be heard from kilometres away on April 2. A school's back field went from green to kaleidoscopic - and students' faces lit up brighter... Read More

BOP trust opens $75k youth fund

Organisations supporting young people across the Katikati to Ōpōtiki coastal region are being encouraged to apply for funding through the Bay of Plenty... Read More

Navy band to host free concert at Mount

The Royal New Zealand Navy Band is coing to town to perform pop hits from throughout the generations on Monday, April 20, in a free concert at Mount Maunganui. The... Read More

Call for more Pink Ribbon Breakfast hosts in BOP

A Tauranga woman hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ is encouraging others in the region to get involved. Natarsha... Read More