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Village Radio a lifeline for seniors

'If I die, it'll be their fault because they will have stopped playing my kind of music,” said the feisty and funny 96-year-old. She's kind of joking,... Read More

Online hub offers advice on building above code

An online hub - called Design.Resilience.NZ - has launched to make it easier to build more resilient homes and buildings that help communities bounce back from... Read More

Super-sized granny flats on the way

The Coalition Government will do more to make it easier to build granny flats, by increasing the maximum non-consented size that can be built to 70 square metres. RMA... Read More

Transformative renovation at Ōtūmoetai College

Ōtūmoetai College is undergoing a major transformation to modernise its facilities to meet evolving student needs. The ambitious project seeks to reshape... Read More

First-timers to pros take on King & Queen event

Rain, shine or howling gales, runner Janet Baird is out training for her first time entering the iconic Mauao King & Queen of the Mountain event on Sunday, April... Read More

Chilli champ faces Tauranga spice showdown

As most of us have been chowing down on chocolate and hot cross buns, Tauranga's Shannon Leigh has been adding hot sauce, chilli powder or flakes to his diet... Read More

Mycologist to talk mushrooms and fungi

A free talk about fascinating fungi and magnificent mushrooms is happening at Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library this Saturday, April 26, from 12.30pm to 2.15pm. It... Read More

Chiefs to make Super Rugby history at Bay Oval

The Gallagher Chiefs will make history by playing their first-ever Super Rugby Pacific game at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Anzac Day. This marks the... Read More

Fitness for a good cause: Fundraiser for UOKBRO

A little community gym in Matua is aiming to make a big impact by fundraising for Tauranga's UOKBRO founder Scotty Harvey. Head coach Brent Mayhew said the... Read More

Tauranga’s Space Studios aims for global title

Tunnel vision is one way to describe the crew at Space Studios in Tauranga as they prepare for the World Dance Crew Championships. A team of 33 dancers... Read More

Community boards extended to represent all WBOP

Western Bay of Plenty will keep its five community boards - but the whole district will now be represented by a community board. Matakana and Rangiwaea Islands... Read More

Quack-tastic day in Tauranga!

Expect to see a sea of yellow rubber duckies 'swimming' Tauranga's waterfront this Sunday, April 13, as The Great Tauranga Duck Race fundraiser gets under way... Read More