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Push for dog gear at Katikati Park

Katikati resident Phil Christophersen and his heading dog ‘Emma' have been visiting their town's dog park regularly since it was fenced last year. But... Read More

Spring Fair this Saturday!

The Paengaroa Spring Fair is a day-long event that is many things to many people. Held for the first time last year, the Paengaroa Community Association event... Read More

Eastern Bay water overhaul approved

All three Eastern Bay district councils have had their plans to keep three waters services in-house for the next few years approved by the Department of Internal... Read More

Whakatāne teen dies from butane; coroner warns

Warning: This story contains details of substance abuse. A day of fun and a planned sleepover for two best friends ended in tragedy after they decided... Read More

Treve first to turn 100 at Summerset by the Sea

Treve Mitchell's centenary birthday was held at the village surrounded by family, friends, fellow residents and staff on October 30 with speeches followed by... Read More

Nonagenarian takes on City to Surf

Tauranga nonagenarian Reg Denny isn't slowing down. On Sunday, the 90-year-old will lace up his walking shoes and stride out in the annual City to Surf Half... Read More

Four weeks ‘til Santa parades through town

Christmas may be looming, but Te Puke's Santa parade is even closer. The Seeka Te Puke Christmas Float Parade is on December 6 this year - just four weeks away. Organised... Read More

One-way plan aims to ease Miro St parking squeeze

The Tauranga City Council is responding to residents' concerns about parking and safety along Miro St in Mount Maunganui with a proposal to create more on-street... Read More

Surf therapy pilot makes waves

A new surf therapy initiative for women has launched at Mount Maunganui, offering participants the chance to find balance, resilience and connection through... Read More

Alan Bickers remembered for lifetime of service

Alan Bickers led a life of service. He was a leader of 'absolute integrity”, a 'visionary”, and was always willing to give back to the community. He... Read More

Tauranga rescue swamped as kitten numbers soar

Who would have thought that too many kittens could be a problem? But this has become an unfortunate reality for Tauranga's The Kitten Orphanage. It has been... Read More

Fire and Emergency restructure aims to save $50m

By Phil Pennington of RNZ Fire and Emergency New Zealand is considering cutting jobs and 'stopping or slowing” activities as it seeks to save $50 million... Read More