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Massage after Miscarriage seeks support

'We lost on Mother's Day, the week of…I struggle with Mother's Day still.” Michelle Topham's eyes begin to water as she describes her experience... Read More

Celebrating inclusivity with every splash

As they break through the water's surface, they will enter an inclusive athletic space where they can fully be themselves. Tauranga synchronised swimmer Evander... Read More

Two new codes for AIMS Games 2024

Mount Maunganui Intermediate student Haru Marsden will make his AIMS debut this September playing football, but next year will swap to surfing in the week-long... Read More

Noah’s Ark toy anchors at The Elms

The Elms Te Papa Tauranga now displays a rare, historic wooden toy with a unique link to the mission station, with the lady donating it being a descendant of early... Read More

More hands needed to lift astro dream

Do you have a love of the stars? Are you keen on learning more about astronomy? The local astronomical society is needing passionate and dedicated people to... Read More

Wear ya‘ work shorts for a worthy cause!

Hairy legs, pale legs, knobbly knees, dry skin, extra padding on the calf muscles - maybe even some untrimmed toenails or smelly feet. It will be all on show at... Read More

Toy library hosts preloved baby gear sale

The Western Bay of Plenty community has a great chance to grab a bargain this Saturday, June 10, with Katikati Toy Library holding at Pre-loved Sale of baby and... Read More

Puppy love turns into fundraiser

Adopting a puppy has opened the entrepreneurial door for a resourceful and enterprising 11-year-old Mount Maunganui student. Flo Scrivener has not only raised... Read More

Do you have a voice for radio?

They are the voice of comfort, reassurance and hope in a crisis. They are the Coastguard Communications East radio operators - the crucial link between boaties... Read More

Get tickets to gala event for MS

Fine dining, a night of entertainment, and support for a good cause. Bay of Plenty's Multiple Sclerosis Society is holding a gala in order to raise funds to continue... Read More

A new way to launch on the Wairoa

It will be the first of its kind on a Bay of Plenty river and will open a raft of opportunity for water-based recreation in the coming year. Bay of Plenty Coast... Read More

Downtown Tauranga’s new face

Bustling boutique stores, festival fun, and people flooding the streets to dine and kick back for happy hour. The place to be. This is how new Downtown Tauranga... Read More