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Why daffodils?

Have you ever wondered why daffodils are the symbol of the Cancer Society of New Zealand's major fundraiser? According to the society, the iconic flower... Read More

Help the one in three people facing cancer

In New Zealand, one in three Kiwis will receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, according to the organisation that supports those affected. 'Each day... Read More

Waihī Beach stormwater projects Open Day

Western Bay of Plenty District Council and the Waihī Beach Stormwater Liaison Group are inviting residents to a community Open Day to learn more about stormwater... Read More

Te Puke’s Boucher Ave infrastructure upgrade

Road upgrade works on Boucher Ave and surrounding streets in Te Puke will resume later this month, marking the final stage of a major infrastructure upgrade... Read More

Gymnasts limber up for Aims Games

More than 300 school students are taking part in Te Puke Gymsport's Schools Festival this month, with the competition providing a chance for young gymnasts to... Read More

Motorsport legend in the making

He was the only Kiwi on the track but that didn't shake his cool. The result? First place at the 40th City of Melbourne Titles go-karting event this month. Tauranga... Read More

Rescue helicopter logs 270 missions

The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter completed 270 life-saving missions across the Bay of Plenty in the first half of the year. The Tauranga-based chopper responded... Read More

Gorge closures set to disrupt SH2 traffic

Motorists travelling through the Karangahake Gorge are being urged to plan ahead, with a series of daytime closures scheduled on State Highway 2 later this month... Read More

Tauranga’s golden brew heads to Beervana

A Tauranga brewery nine months into its commercial brewing journey is celebrating being named the country's best microbrewery by taking a distinctly Bay of Plenty... Read More

EVES Open returns to Pāpāmoa for 2026

Professional tennis will return to the Bay of Plenty this December, with the EVES Open set to bring another week of world-class competition to Pāpāmoa Tennis... Read More

See the world through the eyes of children

More than 100 people, including young families, friends and community members gathered at Katikati's Art Junction on August 10 for the opening of an exhibition... Read More

Experienced leaders appointed to new water board

Proven leaders with experience establishing and transforming some of New Zealand's largest infrastructure organisations have been appointed to the Board of Tauranga... Read More