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Foodbank drive revs up in Katikati

When Katikati residents hear the fire siren screaming on their street next Tuesday evening, the callout will be to collect donations for the town's foodbank. Katikati's... Read More

Marae makeover thanks to Bethlehem College

Bethlehem College will be adding a fresh coat of paint to an already vibrant local meeting place and community - Te Wairoa Marae. The school won Tauranga... Read More

Director reflects as Te Puke cinema reopens

It was July 2014 when Te Puke's Capital Theatre hosted the world premiere of locally-made movie, ‘The Z Nail Gang'. Fast-forward 11 years and this weekend,... Read More

Christina Cleaver honoured for conservation work

Ōmokoroa conservation advocate Christina Cleaver has been honoured with the Bay Conservation Alliance Trophy for outstanding contribution to conservation in... Read More

House sale aims to raise $30k+ for Waipuna Hospice

The full commission a real estate agency earns from a Mount Maunganui property listing will be donated to a Bay of Plenty palliative care provider. Waipuna... Read More

Horses lead disconnected teens on healing journey

The healing power of horses is behind a pilot programme aiming to engage teenagers who are disconnected from the education system. Natural Mystic is based... Read More

$40m Pavilion opens at Pacific Lakes Village

A new $40 million pavilion described as setting a new benchmark for retirement living in the Bay of Plenty has been officially opened today. The Pavilion... Read More

Dad’s quick action saves swimmer at Pāpāmoa

A Wellington man is being hailed for his quick thinking and bravery after paddling into a dangerous rip to rescue a woman who was swept hundreds of metres offshore... Read More

New Gate Pā community centre build begins

A blessing ceremony on Wednesday marked the beginning of construction for the new Gate Pā Community Centre. The 500sq m facility would provide a... Read More

Crafty fun before the Santa parade

Te Puke Library is offering a chance to get craftily creative before the town's Christmas Float parade. For the past six months, the library has been hosting... Read More

Tauranga residents told to pay up to keep asphalt

Tauranga residents who want to keep their streets sealed in asphalt should pay for it themselves. That's the message from Tauranga City Council to those... Read More

11-year-old diabetic tackles TRYathlon

Tauranga 11-year-old Harry Oxenham refuses to let Type 1 diabetes and cystic fibrosis stop him from eating nine Weet-Bix for breakfast, striving to meet an All... Read More