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A playhouse for the community

It was built in a day under the heat of competition, now it will provide years of fun for tiny tots in Pāpāmoa. New Zealand Certified Builders held their annual... Read More

Experience the music and theatre of ‘The Tempest’

Classical music and theatre will beautifully intertwine on stage for a unique experience of 'The Tempest' by 17th century English composer Henry Purcell. Scholars... Read More

Women creating a space of solace

A Tauranga interior designer is calling for women to wrap support around other women by creating safe and comfortable space for in times of need. Janah... Read More

Tauranga Whalers in BOP Championship final

After starting the pre-season in February with just three players, the Tauranga Whalers have made it all the way to the finals of the championship round of... Read More

Tackling a desperate need in Katikati

Not a sod has been turned. Not yet. And not a nail banged home. There hasn't been any marketing. And it might be 18 months before the front doors are finally... Read More

Coreen – 99 years young and still performing!

She narrowly avoided being killed by a malfunctioning rocket, she awarded a raft of first prizes to a young Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, performed on the BBC and counts... Read More

Team spirit the aim of the game

Mount Maunganui Intermediate's Rip Rugby team will leave no player behind for this year's Zespri Aims Games. Kicking off this Saturday, September 2, nearly 12,000... Read More

Wag-tastic day out for human and dog

Calling all dog lovers! Get ready for a wag-tastic weekend of fun and learning over October 7-8 at Dogs Day Out, presented by Healthy Pets New Zealand. The weekend... Read More

Connecting our heritage journey

The need for a comprehensive heritage strategy has emerged for Tauranga and the western Bay of Plenty - a region steeped in cultural heritage and historical significance... Read More

Rallying support!

Round up your family, friends, neighbours, fellow fun-seekers and their vehicles - the Bay of Plenty Vintage Car Club is hosting a Daffodil Rally for Cancer on... Read More

The month of yellow

The Cancer Society of New Zealand is in full swing gearing up for its Daffodil Day street appeal next Friday, August 25, with 8000 yellow hi-vis-clad volunteers... Read More

Driving home support!

When you call Matapihi resident Linda Milne, you might not always get hold of her. And for good reason. 'Sorry, I'm driving a client - I'll call you back in about... Read More