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Popular show chugs along

The Tauranga Model Railway Club's annual show on January 16-17 is chugging along as planned, with plenty to see and do for the whole family. "What we... Read More

Make your own fun, home and wardrobe workshops

The ReMaker Space team have launched a huge selection of summer workshops to choose from that will appeal to all those wanting to improve their home or wardrobe,... Read More

New mural for Greerton Village

Whango, the guardian and sacred owl of Ngai Tamarawaho that once graced a building in Dive Crescent, has reappeared in a new form in Greerton Village. The... Read More

A new way forward for Tauranga businesses

Two Tauranga businesses are ensuring the future of their industries by investing in their young employees. At Edge Retaining and Landscaping the owners... Read More

Ball bounces into Bay’s court

A fast-paced entertaining version of basketball is heading to Mount Maunganui with, hopefully, some potential Olympic stars of the future involved. The... Read More

Anything but ordinary

A creative art venue opens in Tauranga next month with the space available to artists and creatives who can offer 'anything but ordinary.” Back Studio... Read More

Learning rongoa with Rob McGowan

The more you learn about Maori medicine, the more you realise it's not just about plants, says Rob 'Pa' McGowan. He has been practicing and teaching traditional... Read More

Temporary community Police hub opens at Bayfair

Western Bay of Plenty Police have established a temporary community base at Bayfair to provide increased visibility and reassurance to the community. 'We... Read More

Surf’s up

With temperatures this week in the high 20s, Mount Maunganui's beaches have been packed with people cooling off in the surf and enjoying the cloudless days. ... Read More

It’s OK to be blue when things are looking up

A conservation group working in the Eastern Bay of Plenty is producing positive results with the population of one of New Zealand's iconic birds, but also has... Read More

Mountie drops back in

Mountie is back at the Mount, reappearing just before Christmas, much to the delight of all those who have been posing for a photograph with him. The statue... Read More

Burne smashes Queen of Mount Maunganui record

Olivia Burne has defended her crown as Queen of Mount Maunganui in a 4.5 kilometre Boxing Day race to the summit of Mauao. The Auckland athlete completed the... Read More