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Pāpāmoa triathlete invited to compete in Hawaii

When Nicole Storm reached the finish line of her first-ever Ironman, she cried with pride for 30 minutes. 'This was my first Ironman. I came fifth and then... Read More

Ōtūmoetai College to mark 60th anniversary

Sixty years have flown by for former students of 'Oats,' who are now gearing up to celebrate their connection to Ōtūmoetai College on Saturday, May 31, 2025. 'It's... Read More

Tauranga Tablereads: Bringing stories to life

Do you dream of seeing your stories come to life on screen? Tauranga Tablereads, a dynamic new initiative, is helping turn that vision into reality. Born... Read More

MP cheers early opening of interchange ramp

Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford is celebrating a win for the community; subject to some considerations being met, Tauranga City Council says it is likely one... Read More

Tauranga baker delivers aid in war-torn Ukraine

Tauranga baker and barista Harriet Campbell is gearing up for another trip to Ukraine with her humanitarian project, Never Alone, to raise awareness of the ongoing... Read More

Multicultural festival a vibrant celebration

The Tauranga Multicultural Festival will return to the Tauranga Historic Village on Saturday, March 22, offering a vibrant celebration of the region's diverse... Read More

Are you ready to talk about water?

It's nearly time to tell Tauranga City Council what you think about plans to futureproof the delivery of our water services. As part of central government's... Read More

An expo with everything for seniors

More than 50 exhibits covering everything from travel to shoes will be at 2025's Seniors & Travel Expo on March 22-23. 'See what New Zealand has to offer... Read More

Maureen knows the value of a medical alarm

Living on her own, Te Puna resident Maureen James got a St John Medical Alarm a few years ago. But admittedly, she'd only started wearing the alarm necklace... Read More

Monologues set to break taboo word…

It's a word that's rarely used outside the doctor's office, but the cast and crew of 'The Vagina Monologues' is hoping to change that. 'Honestly, I've never... Read More

Donate those unwanted items

Waipuna Hospice's six op shops need your unwanted items - as long as they are of sellable quality. That's the message from general manager of retail, Jace... Read More

Locals dismayed as pool hours remain unchanged

Mount Maunganui residents are disappointed the opening hours at Mount Hot Pools will not be extended. Julie and Jim Carle petitioned Tauranga City... Read More