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Election set for November 7

With Prime Minister Christopher Luxon confirming the 2026 election date will be November 7, the Electoral Commission has confirmed the timetable to unfold as... Read More

Emerging Bay of Plenty screen producers supported

Film Bay of Plenty has announced a new professional development initiative aimed at strengthening the region's screen sector, with applications now open for... Read More

Mount mural shines light on myrtle rust

A newly unveiled mural on Mount Mainstreet is using art as a tool to raise awareness of myrtle rust and the threat it poses to Mauao and Aotearoa's native... Read More

Natzke and Cooper take on Motocross Grand Prix

Two Tauranga riders will compete in this weekend's annual New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix at Woodville - set be another massive 'superstar showdown”,... Read More

Pilot dives into 70

Most people celebrate milestone birthdays with cake and candles. John 'JC” Mathewson chose to swim around Mauao. The 70-year-old Mount Maunganui resident... Read More

Council to roll out selective water rescue gear

Tauranga City Council says it can't afford to install public water rescue equipment along the entire Tauranga coastline despite a Surf Life Saving New Zealand... Read More

Couple to solve 40-year-old clock mystery

A striking black marble clock that has been kept in a Tauranga household for more than 40 years is now at the centre of a search to reunite it with its original... Read More

'Koro Fridge' cruises into a colourful new book

At 80 years old, Chris McAlpine starts many mornings the same way - behind the wheel of an UZABUS, greeting children by name and listening to their laughter... Read More

Castle 91 to serve free community meals

A Tauranga restaurant known for its generosity is once again opening its doors to those in need, with a free community meal planned later this month. Castle... Read More

Professor exporting NZ education to the world

When Professor Dr Dr Jens Mueller arrived in New Zealand more than 30 years ago it was never meant to be permanent. Living in California, he had planned a... Read More

A&P show offers kids free, country-flavoured fun!

Families, friends and grandparents alike are encouraged to enjoy a fun day out full of country traditions with their youngsters at the 2026 Katikati A&P Show... Read More

Dreaming big: 70 years of young voices

Hundreds of young voices will once again fill the Addison Theatre at Baycourt later this year - but the work behind Tauranga's much-loved Primary Schools Music... Read More