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What we do in public

While reggae music wafted from his Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party-branded car across downtown Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty candidate Christopher Coker gave... Read More

First time for Shane Walker at festival

Climbing some of the walls in downtown Tauranga are stunning art works of native trees, birds and insects. A cheeky crab with a camera is clinging from... Read More

Step up for Tauranga Women’s Refuge

Tauranga Women's Refuge is looking for supporters to 'step up' this November and December to help raise crucial funds to assist them in continuing the critical... Read More

Number of Bay of Plenty stroke cases on the rise

At 63, Paulette Abraham never imagined she would have a stroke, but a year on she's still feeling the effects. On August 16, 2019, Paulette and her husband... Read More

Vintage car day open to all

A 1914 Dodge car used recently in the filming of the upcoming Jane Campion movie 'The Power of the Dog' will be on show at the BOP Vintage Car Club's family... Read More

Invitation to tour Tauranga’s medical aid ship

Tauranga's very own medical aid ship welcomes locals on board for a free tour this weekend and next before it begins delivering desperately-needed health care... Read More

Magnificent mo makes a bold statement

Dressed in a three-piece suit and bowtie with a moustache double the width of his face, you might think you've stepped back in time when you meet Nic Sorrenson. His... Read More

Pianist plays on through loss of sight and sound

Being blind and deaf is no reason to give up music for 79-year-old Donnella Woodiwiss. 'If I hear a song I like then I have got to play it - it's as simple... Read More

Maori wards challenged

Battle lines have been drawn over a decision by the Tauranga City Council to establish a Maori Ward for the next local body election. A group called Concerned... Read More

Fright night at Memorial Park Railway

Calling all ghouls, goblins and witches - there's a chance to ride the ghost train in Tauranga on Halloween. The Memorial Park Railway's Halloween Fright... Read More

Gate Pa service a chance to remember loved ones

This year has been difficult for everybody but what many people haven't thought about is the impact it has had on those who have lost someone. There are... Read More

The healing nature of plants

Horticulture is proving a turning point for volunteers as they cultivate plants and their own good health at The Historic Village in 17th Avenue. Named... Read More