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Paintball players set to battle at TECT Park

Bright-coloured projectiles will be furiously flying in TECT Park this Sunday as a speed-focused paintball contest draws entrants from across the North Island. After... Read More

Tauranga AI summit to support student scholarships

Business leaders, innovators and curious professionals are invited to explore the rapidly changing world of artificial intelligence, which will also support... Read More

Be bright, be safe, be seen

Do you run or cycle before sunrise or after dark? Are you travelling to work or school by e-bike, skateboard, bicycle or scooter? The Tauranga City Council... Read More

Blood donor week: Kiwis urged to gift red gold

Kiwis are being encouraged get behind National Blood Donor Week from June 8-14 by giving back some of their red liquid gold. According to the New Zealand... Read More

Aspen Reserve upgrade takes shape in Tauranga CBD

Work has begun on a long-planned upgrade of Aspen Reserve in central Tauranga. The upgrade aimed to transform the historic site into a greener, more welcoming... Read More

Minden Lookout reopens with new platform

Sightseers can once again enjoy sweeping views across the Western Bay and beyond, with a new viewing platform officially opened at the Minden Lookout. The... Read More

Callout for businesses to support patrol’s work

The eyes and ears for the police - that patrol Katikati regularly - are asking the community and local businesses to assist them with funding to keep their... Read More

Selwyn Ridge embracing Wednesday Challenge

A Tauranga primary school has cut its gate drop-offs by 40% in three years by joining a city-wide initiative that encourages residents to ditch private vehicle... Read More

New council CEO promising value for money

The Western Bay of Plenty District Council's new chief executive says some decisions he makes may not be popular, but they will be necessary. Matt Potton... Read More

Classic Flyers recruiting volunteer tutors

Tauranga's aviation museum is calling for volunteers to help inspire the next generation of flying enthusiasts via its hands-on programmes for school students. Classic... Read More

Youth hip-hop showcase set to light up Baypark

More than 1300 young dancers from across New Zealand - and for the first time overseas - are preparing to take the stage at Mercury Baypark Arena for one of... Read More

Mount athlete breaks NZ pull-up record

Mount Maunganui extreme sports athlete Flynn Chisholm has added another feat to his growing list of achievements, this time completing 4110 pull-ups in 24 hours... Read More