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‘Carols on the Lawn’ at Gate Pā this Sunday

A festive gift from the pandemic is returning to St George's Anglican Church at Gate Pā this Sunday afternoon - a relaxed outdoor carol-singing service. 'One... Read More

STEM resources for primary schools

A new Genesis survey has revealed that nearly 90 per cent of New Zealanders believe the primary school years are vital for children to learn and develop STEM... Read More

Tauranga student's Antarctica experience

A homeschooled student from Tauranga is among 25 students selected from hundreds of applicants across New Zealand to attend the Antarctic Heritage Trust Young... Read More

Christmas Lights event a sight to behold

Changepoint Church has been running their Christmas Lights event for more than two decades - and this year they're ramping it up to provide an incredible Christmas... Read More

Almost 3000 blood donations needed for summer

New Zealand Blood Service has almost 3000 appointments to be filled between now and the end of January in the Bay of Plenty region to meet demand over the holiday... Read More

Health authorities issue sore throat warning

If your child has a sore throat get it checked, says a Bay of Plenty Medical Officer of Health, as it can lead to rheumatic fever, a serious preventable... Read More

Driver licence wait times on the rise

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is urging people put in the practice and preparation needed to pass driver licence tests the first time, with wait times for... Read More

Squash championship: New Zealand go down to Wales

The New Zealand Men's Squash Team has gone down to No.6 seeds Wales at Tauranga's Mercury Baypark Arena. Competing in the WSF Men's World Team Championship... Read More

Local park gets big boost from Regional Council

Preston Park in Bethlehem is one of many community-based projects benefiting from Bay of Plenty Regional Council's Environmental Enhancement Fund. Tucked... Read More

School holiday magic in Tauranga this summer

It's the silly season and there is plenty of great activities on offer across Tauranga for the young and young at heart! Starting at The Historic Village,... Read More

Olympic power gives The Fox record boost

Waihi Olympian Dylan Schmidt provided the star turn and host Ryan Fox dusted off any cobwebs ahead of a massive 2024, as The Fox charity golf and fishing event... Read More

Tauranga school given "desperately needed funds"

More than $39,000 is being donated to Tauranga Intermediate School to go towards counselling and mental health resources for the school. 'Youth Lives Matter... Read More