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Summer happiness is strawberries and roses

The sweet fragrance of roses and strawberries drifting across the fields is the unmistakable smell of summer at Somerfield Berryfruit farm in Oropi. Large... Read More

Retirement village rule changes strengthen rights

The Government plans to introduce a bill to Parliament in the middle of next year to strengthen protections for retirement village residents and their whānau. The... Read More

Greerton Garden Club on the move

The Greerton Garden Club is on the move and members couldn't be happier. After more than half a century in their previous venue, the club will relocate to... Read More

Tauranga student’s leadership shines

A Tauranga primary student has been recognised on the national stage for his kindness, leadership and commitment to helping others. Ten-year-old Eason Shen,... Read More

Christmas parade delivers ‘fabulous’ day

It was a parade for the ages. The Seeka Te Puke Christmas Float Parade delivered in spades on Saturday, December 6, with about 40 entries and a colossal... Read More

Artwork lights up Hobec’s new home

Holland Beckett's move into Tauranga's new Northern Quarter has brought fresh energy to the CBD - and a striking new artwork at the heart of its building. Suspended... Read More

Watch Tauranga's waka welcome for new cruise ship

The newest and largest Princess Cruises ship to ever visit New Zealand enters Tauranga Harbour this Sunday. The Discovery Princess was launched in 2022 and... Read More

Tauranga Special Olympian chasing big goals

Tauranga athlete Hayley Little is proving that taking a leap of faith can change everything. Hayley discovered Special Olympics during a Covid lockdown, signing... Read More

Christmas magic at The Arts Junction

Katikati's Arts Junction is turning into a festive hub, with Christmas in the Junction - a reimagined Santa's Grotto from previous years bringing movies, music,... Read More

Public tip-off leads to Whangamatā meth bust

Anonymous tip-offs from the Whangamatā community have helped police disrupt the supply of methamphetamine into the town. Following the tip, police executed... Read More

Four in hospital after crash blocks SH29

Four people have been taken to hospital, one with serious injuries, following a crash on State Highway 29. At 1.20pm emergency services received reports of... Read More

Shellfish biotoxin warning for Eastern BOP

The public are being warned not to collect or consume shellfish gathered from the eastern Bay of Plenty region due to the presence of biotoxins. 'Routine... Read More