01:00pm Fri 26 Dec, 2025
New dog or puppy owners are being warned to vaccinate their animals for kennel cough before their summer holidays. Canine cough, often known as kennel cough,... Read More
10:28am Fri 26 Dec, 2025
The Professional Firefighters' Union has decided to stop Boxing Day's one-hour strike that was meant to begin at midday. It acknowledged that it was Boxing... Read More
06:30am Fri 26 Dec, 2025
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
02:00pm Thu 25 Dec, 2025
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
11:00am Thu 25 Dec, 2025
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
08:00am Thu 25 Dec, 2025
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
07:00am Thu 25 Dec, 2025
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
06:00pm Wed 24 Dec, 2025
'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
05:00pm Wed 24 Dec, 2025
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
09:05am Wed 24 Dec, 2025
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
08:00am Wed 24 Dec, 2025
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
06:00pm Tue 23 Dec, 2025
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