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Get ready to light up Christmas

Dust off your festive lights and sign up now to bring Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty communities some joy this December. Entries are now open for 2024′s... Read More

Feeling the need for speed at Fighter Jets NZ

A once-in-a-lifetime experience awaits fans of fast-moving aeroplanes and films such as Top Gun, said Fighter Jet CEO Craig Mossman. He has three Aero L-39... Read More

How 4000 years of media led to Donald Trump

Tauranga is set to spark with an engaging evening on October 29, featuring a thought-provoking discussion titled 'How 4000 Years of Media Led to Donald... Read More

Retirement Villages review announcement great news

'The Government's announcement that they are progressing work on the Retirement Villages Act 2003 review and focusing it on the areas of highest importance is... Read More

Steamers prepare for historic NPC semifinal

The Bay of Plenty Steamers are poised to make history - and one of the team's greats believes they have what it takes to win. On Saturday at Tauranga... Read More

Hints of summer over the weekend

MetService is forecasting settled weather over the weekend - a dry spell which may be long awaited in those parts of the country who have already broken their... Read More

Five Tauranga sailors in on America’s Cup action

Five athletes who honed their sailing skills on Tauranga Moana are making waves at the 2024 America's Cup, currently underway in Spanish waters. While Peter... Read More

Cars, cars and Chaytors

When Maureen Chaytor starts her car, it's like kicking a big sleeping dog. It wakens, grumbles and growls the deep, distinctive signature Mustang growl. That's... Read More

Retirement village sector review welcomed

The Retirement Villages Act 2003 review announcement by the Government is a step in the right direction, said the Retirement Villages Association. Associate... Read More

NZ tightens migrant visa to curb exploitation

The New Zealand Government is tightening the Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa (MEPV) to better protect migrants and reduce the risk of exploitation.... Read More

Name released for one alleged Tauranga vigilante

An Auckland man accused of committing serious assaults and posting videos of the alleged attacks online can now be named. He was one of three men arrested in... Read More

More animal fosterers needed in the BOP

If looking after a fluffy friend free of charge for a short term sounds like something you're interested in, Tauranga SPCA desperately needs your help. During... Read More