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Rotary steps up to support Welcome Bay learners

Tauranga Te Papa Rotary Club members have spent several hours during this school year supporting Welcome Bay School as it rolls out the new literacy and numeracy... Read More

Six players strike it lucky in latest Lotto draw

Half a dozen Lotto players woke up richer this morning, with one lucky ticketholder winning $700,000 in last night's draw. That prize, the biggest of the... Read More

New website to help people support others

A new website has been launched to help people support others to make their own choices - large or small. Whaimana - Support My Decisions at www.supportmydecisions.nz... Read More

Pupils' day of laughter, learning and healthy fun

Paengaroa School pupils enjoyed a Fun Day prize this month to wrap up their involvement in 2025's five-week Zespri Young and Healthy Virtual Adventure. The... Read More

Meet Kirean – a balloon sculpting master!

From the A&P Show to Te Puke's Treat Trail, Kieran Groves is becoming a recognisable face around town. Kieran, 14, is known for his balloon sculpting and... Read More

Te Puke delivers for food bank collection

When it comes to giving, once again Te Puke has delivered. The response to last week's Emergency Services Food drive was 'amazing,” said Te Puke Foodbank... Read More

New Christmas Convoy for city

Tauranga's annual Christmas fundraising event is bringing a little extra community cheer this year. The Community Projects Charitable Trust and MediaWorks... Read More

Firefighters tackle punishing US challenge

Te Puke's Cooper Purdie twice held an individual world record at the recent World Firefighter Challenge in Texas, and twice had it taken off him. Competing... Read More

Search continues for missing Tauranga man

Police continue to appeal for information from the public in the search for missing Tauranga man Jaismon. Jaismon was last seen at around 10pm in Otumoetai... Read More

Call for help to bring new stage to life

Students at Te Puke High School will soon have an alternative stage to take to. The new outdoor stage is alongside the area used for the horticulture and... Read More

Kauri Point’s cultural future

A new draft cultural concept plan has been released for Kauri Point Historic Reserve, a site of deep cultural significance and home to historic pā. The plan... Read More

Fundraising page for shop burglary victim

A Givealittle page has been set up for a Katikati technology store owner who lost $74,000 of stock in an overnight burglary earlier this month. Owner... Read More