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Jazz, ballads and race barriers

'It's coming back to me - gosh, yes, I do recall.” Why do people scratch their heads when trying to remember? Even if it was nearly 70 years ago? But the... Read More

Taking on the world - again!

Tauranga teenagers are punching above their weight in the world of robotics. Of 17 teams from around Aotearoa that have qualified for the VEX Robotics World Championships... Read More

Tākitimu back on water

The Tākitimu waka has been brought back to life on Tauranga Moana this month, after being refurbished and filled with newfound glory thanks to its new guardian. Launching... Read More

The wonderful world of cricket‘s Mr Nice Guy

There was the time a priest was called to deliver the 'good catholic teenager” his last rites. He was on the brink. 'They said if I survived, I'd be a... Read More

Rogue rooster finds love and happiness

What a difference a few days can make. One minute Ronaldo is lovelorn and loathed down the Avenues. There was also a brush with a dog where he was nearly toast. Next... Read More

Welcome to the 60th jazz festival – and thank you!

Tauranga is set to celebrate New Zealand's top jazz talent with concerts for every taste from April 1 through to April 10. More than 200 artists from around Aotearoa... Read More

Concert Series like never before!

Beware - this year Baycourt is the stage for the biggest, most diverse music menu brought by the National Jazz Festival to Tauranga than ever before! Organiser... Read More

Big Youth Comp and small events to devour!

The biggest youth competition in history - and a stream of smaller events sprinkled around Tauranga City - will be packed into The Port of Tauranga 60th National... Read More

Easter comes to the village!

The great Easter Egg Hunt is coming back to Greerton Village - and it's time for a bit of fun counting the eggs in participating stores. From Monday, April 3,... Read More

Sock puppets and service

A Tauranga service group is turning a classic children's craft into a support project - and it's inviting the public to join in! Members of Altrusa International... Read More

Kiwi singing legends kick off tour in the Bay

Local country music legend Brendan Dugan admits the upcoming nationwide tour as part of the NZ Highwaymen may well be his last. 'I've always said: 'If my voice... Read More

Orchid oracles and beautiful blooms

With 200 years combined knowledge of orchids, what better place to flower a new hobby than at the Bay of Plenty Orchid Society Annual Show? Kevin Davey is part... Read More