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Gliding the waves in Tauranga

Lewis Hall isn't making waves; he's gliding right across them after recently taking up the exhilarating sport of wing foiling. 'I've always loved water sports,”... Read More

Fake NZTA toll fee text circulates Tauranga

A new scam masquerading as the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is making the rounds in Tauranga, asking people to pay late road toll fees. It contains an... Read More

Te Puna Speed Shear celebrates 24 years

The annual Te Puna Speed Shear will take place this Saturday at the Point Ale House in Whakamārama, marking the event's 24th year. It cements its status... Read More

All aboard for Christmas!

Santa and Mrs Claus are taking a well-earned break in the summer sun at their favourite holiday getaway, Mount Maunganui, before Santa embarks on his busy Christmas... Read More

Remembering the Boxing Day tsunami

This Boxing Day marks the 20th anniversary of the catastrophic Indian Ocean tsunami, one of the deadliest natural disasters in modern history. On December... Read More

Tips for combating holiday loneliness

Christmas time can be particularly difficult for some, especially those feeling isolated. Mental Health Foundation chief executive Shaun Robinson said some... Read More

Christmas submarine that never returned

Tauranga woman Robyn Molloy is on a heartfelt mission to trace the family of an English woman who, during World War II, sent a letter to her mother after... Read More

Staying fire safe this summer

Barbecues, bonfires, caravans, Christmas trees and days out on the boat are key for a classic Kiwi summer, so now is the time to refresh on some fire safety... Read More

Baskets of community spirit

The Christmas spirit is strong in one particular street in Bethlehem. Neighbours on Glenpark Cres have rallied to put together hampers of holiday goodies... Read More

Swipe and splash at Kaimai School

New technology equipment and the opening of a freshly refurbished pool have brought Kaimai School up to date just in time for summer. The 15m-long pool, which... Read More

Centenary show for Katikati

Katikati is in for a whopper of a country fair on February 2 when the Katikati A&P Society hosts its 100th show at the Uretara Domain. Society president Louellen... Read More

Food, wine and Kachafire!

One of the Bay of Plenty's favourite summer events, the Katikati Avocado Food & Wine Festival, returns on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Uretara Domain. From... Read More