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Instil water skills in youngsters, and it ripples

Bay of Plenty primary school students learning water safety skills are sending ripples of knowledge out to those around them. And the trust providing the... Read More

A festival full of Asian culture

A festival bursting with culture is coming to Tauranga, showcasing the rich traditions of Asia. Bay of Plenty Indonesia Inc has organised a collaboration... Read More

Basketball fun day at new Te Puna court

One of New Zealand's top basketball coaches is throwing his support behind a free, fun day for youngsters at a new court in Te Puna. Former Kiwi age-group... Read More

Bay Boardriders compete to defend national title

Tauranga's Bay Boardriders are gearing up to defend their title and qualify for worlds at the upcoming national club championships. After attending the World... Read More

Chasing victory at Bay Oval

The Black Caps are set to take on Pakistan on Saturday, in the third game of the Chemist Warehouse One Day International series. New Zealand earned a 73-run... Read More

School gala brings community together

Students at Greerton's Greenpark School are already busily preparing for the fifth annual Easter Gala, which is being held next Thursday from midday. 'The... Read More

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative adopted

In time for World Autism Awareness Day, Tauranga City Council is proud to announce that our five Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries and Baycourt Community... Read More

Future jazz stars at youth competition

As hundreds of secondary students visit Tauranga next week for 2025's National Youth Jazz Competition, 18 youngsters will enjoy an 'unforgettable” new... Read More

Join a walk for Parkinson’s

For David Monk, his Parkinson's diagnosis only came after an acquaintance remarked on his unusual gait. 'She noticed my foot was dragging slightly as I walked... Read More

Cross country boys set sights on USA

Twenty-five boys from Tauranga Boys' College's Cross Country team are fundraising furiously to get to the USA's West Coast this September for the trip of a lifetime. The... Read More

Tauranga Special School marks 60 years

Tauranga Special School on 18th Ave has come a long way in its nearly 60 years. Not only has its roll more than doubled, but there's a long list of families... Read More

New sensory space for Tauranga’s community

A new sensory space will open in Tauranga's city centre in 2026 as part of the ongoing development of the Library and Community Hub at Te Manawataki o Te Papa... Read More