Delicious aromas will fill the air and flavours, vibrant colours and sounds will flood the senses at this weekend's Multicultural Festival in Tauranga. Introducing... Read More

The Greerton Lions are tackling the hot issues around Maori governance this month with a charity event focused on the Treaty of Waitangi. Historian and... Read More

A controversial roading trial in Mount Maunganui has been canned to the delight of two elected councillors and some residents. Tauranga City Council commissioners... Read More

Te Wharekura o Mauao students have been rubbing shoulders with national Sevens players, learning a few life and game skills. Around 40 Year 7 and 8 students... Read More

A four-year-old with a fascination for all things green has grown a watermelon that is nearly as long as he is tall. Liam Olsen's watermelon is 74cm long... Read More

Elderly residents of Pitau Road Village have voiced mixed feelings about the potential sale of their homes. Tauranga City Council owns Pitau Road Village and... Read More

The Bay Of Plenty's heralded Boobops Dragon Boat Club star in a new film that hits big screens across New Zealand this week. The Pinkies Are Back follows... Read More

The kiwifruit harvest has begun in the Bay of Plenty, with picking taking place from Opotiki to Katikati over the coming days. The 2021 season is forecast to... Read More

It came as a complete shock to Sheree Davy when she found herself and her grandchildren the centre of attention on Sunday. Unbeknown to her, club members... Read More

An early childhood education centre in Otumoetai rediscovered their playful side last week with the official opening of a new playground. Youngsters at... Read More

A 14-year dream, in the form of a mammoth boat, is coming to fruition for Bryce Dinneen. The boat, named Wish 4 Fish, is an 18-metre, custom built catamaran... Read More

Surfer Gilly Athanazio is used to walking the line. At least twice a week he literally walks the line - a slackline. Gilly surfs, skateboards and does capoeira... Read More