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Miserable end for Tauranga Musical Theatre’s show

'What can't be changed, and is always the case, is the incredible emotional toll that it takes on an entire cast and crew.” Tauranga Musical Theatre... Read More

New Zealand border to reopen

The New Zealand border will begin opening up later this month, with a full reopening penciled in for October. The border will reopen to vaccinated New Zealanders... Read More

Entertainers up in the air

Rowan Ford Dawson has been creating a fantastical world of theatrical diversion and entertainment around the city, lifting the spirits of many despite the last... Read More

Miles of free smiles

Hundreds of people received free dental care in late-2021 thanks to the Trinity Koha Dental Clinic, which spent two weeks in Judea and Welcome Bay. The... Read More

Construction begins on Cameron Road project

Construction work on Tauranga's Cameron Road is in full swing as work begins on new pedestrian and cyclist crossings. This work will see some road intersections... Read More

Tauranga traffic pledge could be life-saving

Several organisations across Tauranga have signed up to the Greater Tauranga Travel Pledge, as members seek to improve the region's problematic roading situation.... Read More

Erin’s mission for epilepsy education

What started as a school project for Erin Murphy has become a cause that could help thousands of students living with epilepsy. During Erin's last year... Read More

Te Puke Highway: diversion starting Feb 14

Te Puke Highway is expected to be closed for up to three weeks, starting February 14. Weather permitting, resealing work will begin on the highway, between... Read More

Democracy debate

Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta says she remains committed to a return to council elections in Tauranga. However, former Mayor Tenby Powell says... Read More

Retail doors open on $200m Tauranga development

A big weekend of shopping is expected for a new $200 million multi-use residential investment in Tauranga which opened its retail doors earlier this week. ... Read More

Mandate cause spike in home education requests

Schools around New Zealand are facing increases in home schooling applications since the announcement of mask mandates for children in Year 4 and above. Rural... Read More

Grand idea to improve road congestion

An Ohauiti resident has designed a fix for Turret Road's traffic woes in the form of a causeway that can be made off-site. John Bickers owned property and... Read More