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Wiggles headline first toddlers’ dance fest

The world's number one children's entertainment group will bring reimagined versions of their smash hits with the Sound System Dance Party coming to Baypark... Read More

New shop helps those at Turning Point

A mental health and addiction recovery service in Tauranga has opened a shop to sell items crafted by its members to showcase their talents and offer them a... Read More

Back to defend her world title

Ōmanawa woman Karen Humphreys admits having to a lot of nerves as she prepares to defend her world powerlifting title in October. The 61-year-old will represent... Read More

It's child's play for young whistleblower

Some famous Arthurs are King Arthur, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Arthur Ashe, and Arthur Lydiard. Perhaps a little less famous at the moment is Tauranga's Arthur... Read More

Discover your roots this Family History Month

Have you ever wondered about the stories and secrets hidden among the branches of your family tree? Television shows focus on uncovering family histories... Read More

Instrumental for 75 years

Not many Kiwis can say they've done something continuously for 75 years. But Bethlehem's Alex Garrett can. The 84-year-old has just been recognised nationally... Read More

Two events to learn Indonesian culture

Bay of Plenty residents have a unique opportunity to learn to two Indonesian-flavoured activities in Tauranga. Bay of Plenty Indonesia Community Inc is hosting... Read More

Get walking your pooch for Pawgust Challenge

Bay of Plenty residents are encouraged to join forces with their dog or simply support a friend to help raise vital funds this month for Blind Low Vision NZ... Read More

Students cultivate for the community

A food garden at Ōtūmoetai Primary School — to teach students sustainability and how to reduce waste — is to bear vegetables for its surrounding... Read More

Rugby teen needs support to get to US

A Tauranga rugby player who has secured a partially-funded scholarship to play the game in the US is on the fundraising home straight to get to an Ohio university... Read More

Tauranga medic brings hope to Tonga's disabled

While many travel to the Pacific Islands to relax in the sun, one Tauranga doctor keeps busy with lifesaving work when heads to Tonga. Dr Trish Knox self-funds... Read More

Tauranga council appeals court decision over costs

Tauranga City Council is awaiting a new trial date in its bid to recoup millions of dollars lost in a failed transport hub. The council has appealed a High... Read More