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Three aces for Tauranga golfer

Most golfers dream of scoring a hole-in-one just once in their lifetime. For Ōtūmoetai Golf Club member Lynette Whitehead, that dream has come true not... Read More

Young filmmakers face off

An interstudio screen festival and competition is being planned between two acting studios, one in Tauranga and the other in Wellington. Young actors from... Read More

Inside Tauranga’s private art collections

A collection of handcrafted woollen manu may be small, but they tell a much bigger story about friendship, creativity and the personal connections that make... Read More

Road and stormwater upgrades on way for Bowentown

A community information session will be held on July 25 for Bowentown residents to be affected by a six-month council project to upgrade stormwater and roading... Read More

Climate competition seeks local artists

Bay of Plenty artists are being encouraged to turn their creativity into climate conversations as entries open for Envirohub BOP's 2026 Climate Canvas art competition. Open... Read More

Te Puke’s Community Ideas Forum needs members

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is looking for community members passionate about Te Puke and its future to join the town's new Community Ideas Forum. Applications... Read More

Op shop couture for Thrift Shop Ball

A dress made from Care Bears. A taxidermy duck wearing goggles. Antique chandeliers, original music and hundreds of people dressed head-to-toe in op-shop finds. That's... Read More

New home brings fresh opportunities for Casita

After months of uncertainty, Casita Community Charitable Trust has found a new home in central Tauranga - and an unexpected opportunity to grow. The organisation,... Read More

Matariki spirit shines in Katikati dawn event

While some whetu (stars) hid behind clouds early last Friday morning, the spirit of Matariki shone brightly in Katikati as the community came out en mass... Read More

Dragon boats dashing across waterfront

The Splash n Dash Dragon Boat Festival returns to The Strand Waterfront on July 18 from 9am to 2pm, promising an exciting day of fast-paced racing and family... Read More

Trading the Gold Coast for a ‘dirtbag’ life

No toilet, no running water, no phone service and shoddy electricity. It's the 'feral dirtbag” life to power her passion for seed saving and she wouldn't... Read More

Silver success for Waihī Beach Butchery

Sponsored Content Waihī Beach Butchery has earned national recognition, taking home a silver medal at the 100% New Zealand Bacon and Ham Awards for its Manuka... Read More