Families, friends and grandparents alike are encouraged to enjoy a fun day out full of country traditions with their youngsters at the 2026 Katikati A&P Show... Read More

When Professor Dr Dr Jens Mueller arrived in New Zealand more than 30 years ago it was never meant to be permanent. Living in California, he had planned a... Read More

Hundreds of young voices will once again fill the Addison Theatre at Baycourt later this year - but the work behind Tauranga's much-loved Primary Schools Music... Read More

A Tauranga restaurant known for its generosity is once again opening its doors to those in need, with a free community meal planned later this month. Castle... Read More

Most people celebrate milestone birthdays with cake and candles. John 'JC” Mathewson chose to swim around Mauao. The 70-year-old Mount Maunganui resident... Read More

At 80 years old, Chris McAlpine starts many mornings the same way - behind the wheel of an UZABUS, greeting children by name and listening to their laughter... Read More

Police have named the young Hamilton man who died in a fiery crash near Rotorua on Tuesday. Te Peeti Melahkai Raki, 21, died and two passengers were injured... Read More

Maurice Webster saw just how deeply his son Joseph was loved when about 900 people came together to farewell him. Joseph Wiremu Webster, 43, of Tauranga,... Read More

Team Rugby and Team Cricket set their bats aside to join forces and visit children at Tauranga Hospital today. Sporting legends from two of New Zealand's... Read More

Motorists are being advised to plan ahead as significant overnight roadworks and a four‑month ramp closure affect a key Tauranga connection. Four nights... Read More

The Rotary Club of Tauranga is once again seeking donations of preloved books, art, puzzles and magazines for their 2026 Book and Art Sale. This year's event... Read More

SPCA inspectors in Bay of Plenty and Waikato have been getting up to four calls a day this summer for dogs left in hot cars. Jason Blair, who leads the local... Read More