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Experience culture through cinema

For the first time in 20 years since its arrival to New Zealand, the Latin American Film Festival will at last hit screens in the Bay of Plenty. The festival... Read More

Celebrations for BOP Symphonia

Bay of Plenty Symphonia's final concert of 2022 marks two significant events in the community orchestra's history: 75 years since its inaugural concert as... Read More

Exhibition to celebrate growing older

Tauranga portrait photographer Charmaine Marinkovich is using her camera's lens to help women embrace ageing and to step outside of their comfort zone. Charmaine... Read More

Riding the spook train

The sound of excited squeals echoes through the tunnel, as passengers cling tightly to the train in frightful anticipation. Yes, that's right - Memorial Park Miniature... Read More

Fundraising to celebrate life

Melanie Quin is calling on the community's help to keep her charity going with the purpose of celebrating life with 'A Day of Magic.' As a charity, A Day of Magic... Read More

Huge line-up for Tauranga Home Show

The Tauranga Home Show returns for its huge 23rd annual show at Trustpower Arena Baypark this weekend, October 28-30. With more than 300 exhibitors spread over... Read More

Dishing up dinner in Papamoa and Matua

It's a warm summer evening in Papamoa, people line up eagerly in anticipation as the smell of tasty kai drifts on the breeze. After two years of waiting, Dinner... Read More

Gumboot up!

An empty puku, an open mind and some gold coins are all things to bring along to the I Am Hope 'Gumboot Friday' event at Mauao next Friday, November 4. The event... Read More

Movies on the waterfront

Bring your popcorn, picnic rugs and pals and enjoy a free outdoor movie experience on Tauranga's beautiful waterfront throughout summer. Night Owl Cinema returns... Read More

Cancer survivor: please support Pink Ribbon Appeal

A breast cancer survivor from Katikati is urging people in the Bay of Plenty to support Breast Cancer Foundation NZ's Pink Ribbon Street Appeal on October 28-29. Jenny... Read More

More than just cooking

The Rangatahi Kai Club's belly is growing to feed kids more than just cooking skills at the after-school programme. Starting up a year ago, Welcome Bay Community... Read More

Lighting the Flame of Hope in Tauranga

Tauranga Police will show their support for our Western Bay of Plenty Special Olympic athletes by carrying the Flame of Hope with them through Tauranga's city... Read More