02:25pm Fri 24 Oct, 2025
Families can look forward to an exciting line-up of free events at this year's Tauranga Arts Festival — from hands-on creativity to musical surprises and... Read More
11:00am Fri 24 Oct, 2025
With surf lifeguards returning to Mount Maunganui, Omanu, and Pāpāmoa beaches this Labour Weekend, beachgoers are being urged to follow some simple but potentially... Read More
09:00am Fri 24 Oct, 2025
The Monmouth Redoubt is ready to welcome visitors once again, with restoration works now complete and a new timber boardwalk officially open from this weekend. Located... Read More
07:00am Fri 24 Oct, 2025
When Pāpāmoa man Kevin Sawford began showing subtle behavioural changes, his family never imagined dementia could be the cause. 'He's just 55 years old,... Read More
06:00pm Thu 23 Oct, 2025
With construction ramping up across three key sites on State Highway 29 and the future of Tauriko West rapidly taking shape, people are invited to a Community... Read More
05:00pm Thu 23 Oct, 2025
Western Bay of Plenty Mayor James Denyer has appointed long-serving councillor Margaret Murray-Benge as his deputy. Murray-Benge was runner-up for the mayoralty... Read More
01:30pm Thu 23 Oct, 2025
Ōmanu surf lifesavers will not only celebrate a new season on the beach this weekend, they'll also be capping off a magical year and honouring a rich legacy. The... Read More
11:41am Thu 23 Oct, 2025
Masses of public sector workers gathered in Tauranga's Memorial Park today for the nationwide multi-union mega-strike. Strikers lined 11th Ave waving signs... Read More
09:01am Thu 23 Oct, 2025
Arts and culture experiences, live sports and that brave first swim of the almost-summer season - Tauranga residents have it all at their doorsteps this... Read More
07:30am Thu 23 Oct, 2025
Labour weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer boating season and Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is urging boaties to make sure everything... Read More
05:00pm Wed 22 Oct, 2025
Four Tauranga-based MPs completed an unplanned, cross-country, cross-party road trip yesterday after wild weather cancelled flights to Wellington. Tauranga... Read More
03:00pm Wed 22 Oct, 2025
Most Bay of Plenty schools will close tomorrow as primary and secondary teachers and support staff join the nationwide multi-union mega-strike. Nurses, midwives,... Read More