March marks Rare Disorder Month, with March 21 also recognising World Down Syndrome Day - a time to acknowledge both rare and more common chromosomal conditions. In... Read More

An 11-year-old from Katikati is building an impressive tennis resume as she makes her mark on the national tennis stage. From small-town courts to a national... Read More

Third-year medical student Arabella Urwin has been named the 2025 recipient of the Ngāi Tamarāwaho Peri Kohu Memorial Scholarship, a $5000 award supporting aspiring... Read More

New skaters signing up with Moana Roller Derby this year will be coached by two athletes who have competed on the world stage. Tauranga skater Jasmine Cooper... Read More

When Ukraine was invaded in 2022, Harriet Campbell was helping run her family's popular café in the Kaimai range. Today, the 33-year-old Tauranga woman,... Read More

When Robert McClue rolled up his sleeve this week at the New Zealand Blood Service's Cameron Rd donor centre, it wasn't for the first time - or even the 100th. The... Read More

Tauranga's much‑loved Holi Colour Splash festival returns to Memorial Park this weekend, promising a vibrant celebration of colour, culture and community connection. Now... Read More

Ken Sanders' 1970-era Muir-Hill 101 tractor is big, bright and beautiful - and it's heading into the city tomorrow to the Vintage Family Fun Day and Crank Up at... Read More

After last year's successful Waddle the Mount event, the community-focused charity walk is returning in 2026 with a new route and a fresh name: the Penguin Parade. The... Read More

A simple question over coffee — 'Wouldn't it be wonderful if blind people could feel where they live?” — has grown into a remarkable community... Read More

After 26 years at the helm of Ōtūmoetai Intermediate School, principal Henk Popping will step down at the end of Term 1 this year. Asked why now, his answer... Read More

Book and art lovers are in for a treat this weekend - Rotary Club of Tauranga's annual Book and Art Sale is on. Rotary Club of Tauranga president Sue Boyne said... Read More