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Classic Flyer's King's Birthday raffle

Mount Maunganui's iconic classic aircraft museum is celebrating 20 years by giving away prizes to the public this weekend. People who pay to enter the 20-year-old... Read More

Parking at Tauranga Hospital 'almost impossible’

The Western Bay of Plenty community has spoken up about the difficulty of finding a car park at Tauranga Hospital, and they are asking for a change. SunLive... Read More

Tauranga fitness stars go global

Six elite fitness athletes from Tauranga are headed to Chicago to represent New Zealand at the Hyrox World Championships from June 12-15. Harry Hall, Chas... Read More

An exhibition breaking the silence on trauma

A powerful art exhibition open at The Incubator Creative Hub is set to spark difficult conversations and inspire healing and change. 'Nothing to See Here',... Read More

Waihī Beach gears up for polar plunge event

Get ready to brave the cold with a chilly plunge before winter sets in. Waihī Beach Lifeguard Service, with the support of volunteer surf lifeguards, is... Read More

Julene has sold homes for 46 years non-stop!

When Julene Foster set foot in real estate at the Mount, there were no cellphones, internet, websites or social media platforms. There weren't even open homes! 'I... Read More

Largest youth arts programme comes to Tauranga

A nationwide performing arts programme is coming to Tauranga next month for young people to bring their original art, music, dance and drama performances to... Read More

Under the Stars wants winter clothing donations

A Tauranga community group that provides free meals to those in need, is asking the community for help keeping people warm this winter. Under the Stars needs... Read More

Volunteers to build school classroom in Vanuatu

A group of 25 Kiwi volunteers are heading to Vanuatu over King's Birthday weekend to build a school classroom. The volunteers will spend six days from June... Read More

Te Puke returns to Hip Hop Dance Competition

On The Up digital banner Project Hip Hop Dance Competition returns to Mercury Arena Baypark this King's Birthday Weekend, bringing more than 1000 young... Read More

Biggest brick show yet about to hit town

The ground floor of Tauranga Racecourse is about to be overtaken by inspiring and colourful creations as Bricks of Plenty's annual Lego show gets under way on... Read More

‘Reading of the Stars’ in Katikati

There will be no light pollution - no street lights, no traffic lights, no neon signs to take away from the moment. Just a couple of hundred people hopefully,... Read More