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What's on - super heroes, Armageddon, street jazz

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a fine with southwesterlies... Read More

Growing food resilience this March

From walking the ‘aisles' of your own backyard supermarket, to growing your own lettuce in recycled bottles - there's plenty to learn about food resilience... Read More

Brothers take to the beach for nationals

Two Tauranga brothers are teaming up for the New Zealand Surf Lifesaving Championships - with one at the helm and one taking to the water after years away from... Read More

Armageddon Expo bringing the stars to Tauranga

The Tauranga Armageddon Expo will bring its signature brand of pop culture chaos to the Bay of Plenty region this month, commanding a line-up of celebrities. Among... Read More

Unlocking growth in the Tauriko community

The Tauriko Enabling Works are the first piece of a major transportation and movement project for the Bay of Plenty. This project aims to enable up to 2400... Read More

Road Zero expert speaks on speed limit changes

An international road safety expert says the Government must keep applying targets to reduce road fatalities and serious injuries - and that reversing speed... Read More

Road blocked, SH 5, Waiotapu

Police have confirmed that a road is currently blocked on State Highway 5. Motorists are being advised to expect delays. The road blockade is on State... Read More

Tauranga woman’s spinal injury battle

People will be donning green for a good cause at the St. Patrick's Day Races in Tauranga. Tauranga resident and Wish4Fish founder Bryce Dinneen has organised... Read More

SH29 Kaimai Range closures delayed

Following February's night closures, the second scheduled closures on State Highway 29 Kaimai Range will take place over 5 nights from Sunday 17 March to Thursday... Read More

DIVAS! to bring the ultimate soirée to Tauranga

Events Innovated has announced a rip-roaring new show, celebrating some of the most heralded female artists and vocalists of the last six decades. Playing at... Read More

Rare White Island mail features in NZ auction

An envelope sent from Whakaari/White Island to Cambridge on December 14, 1928, is up for auction estimated at $650. The envelope is special because of its... Read More

A grand rescue: Operation helps pair back to safey

A grandmother and granddaughter who set out for a bush walk on Sunday afternoon are no doubt thanking their lucky stars after a late night rescue. The pair... Read More