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Tauranga trio head to France for roller derby WC

Three people from Tauranga are in France this week for the 2026 Men's Roller Derby World Cup - and two are women. Mount Maunganui husband and wife Ray and... Read More

Access plan for Liston Park walkway in Greerton

A solution is in sight for public access through Liston Park in Greerton, after Tauranga City Council reached an agreement with the new owners of the former... Read More

Gratitude and respect shown at dawn service

Young and old gathered in darkness at Katikati War Memorial Hall on Saturday morning, April 25, to honour those who gave their lives in war and those who made... Read More

Learning hub helps families navigate school system

A popular programme helping migrant families better understand New Zealand's education system is returning to Tauranga this May. Multicultural Tauranga is... Read More

Fashion fundraiser for future BoP HQ

A glamorous evening of style, entertainment and community spirit is set to take centre stage in Te Puke next month, in support of a major new community hub. The... Read More

School garden programme facing funding shortfall

School leaders and families across Tauranga are backing a long-running environmental education programme that is facing an uncertain future due to a funding... Read More

Tauranga to heat up with spicy competition

Things will get very hot and spicy in Tauranga City tomorrow as the national final of the 2026 New Zealand National Chilli Eating Challenge comes to town! Tauranga... Read More

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