The owners of Tauranga's first padel club brought the sport to the Bay of Plenty after getting a taste overseas. Tony and Rachel Sweetman opened the doors... Read More

Eastern Region surf lifeguards are preparing for a surge in incidents over the coming weeks, with rescue numbers already more than triple those of the same period... Read More

Jazz fans are being encouraged to think beyond socks and chocolates this Christmas, with early bird tickets now on sale for the Port of Tauranga 63rd National... Read More

As children tear into presents and families gather around festive food, it's also the time of year when harmful bugs can gatecrash the party. To help keep... Read More

While many places close their doors on Christmas Day, there are a few exceptions. Here's RNZ's guide to what is and isn't open on Christmas Day. I need... Read More

'I don't want to be stuck in a box,” says a Tauranga woman suffering from a hereditary muscular disorder. 'Stuck in a box” is 47‑year‑old... Read More

You know it's Christmas when Bublé serenades you on your drive home, the scent of pine welcomes you at the front door, and the free-to-air options... Read More

Tauranga's Volunteer Coastguard Unit has kicked off its major Summer Lottery fundraiser, offering locals a chance to win big while supporting vital marine rescue... Read More

On December 25, St Peters in the City, Tauranga, warmly invites the community to enjoy a free Christmas dinner from 5pm-7pm. Christmas is a time for sharing,... Read More

As the weather heats up and fridges start filling with ham, salads and party platters, Love Food Hate Waste NZ is urging Kiwis to 'summer-proof” their... Read More

Holidaymakers are being urged to check the safety of their drinking water this summer. Many small and rural communities, including some council-supplied water... Read More

From library opening hours and rubbish collections to freedom camping, dog walking and cycle trails, Western Bay of Plenty District Council has put together... Read More