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Maintenance on SH29 to deliver smoother journeys

State Highway 29 is a key focus as part of NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi summer maintenance programme. Between October 2024 and May 2025 there are 9 significant... Read More

Tauranga gets two new leaders for art scene

Art and performance are vital for people's wellbeing, says the Tauranga Arts Festival's new manager. Sarah Cotter, who has a background in events development... Read More

Steamers Showdown & Fun-Filled Fan Fest

Fans can look forward to exciting events as the Bay of Plenty Steamers prepare for their semi-final clash against Canterbury at Tauranga Domain today. The... Read More

What's on: Steamers, homeshow, zinefest

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 mostly cloudy day... Read More

Nursing students rally across the country

Today, New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) nursing students are taking their struggle to the streets calling on the... Read More

Rainbow youth seek safe spaces in Tauranga

Petitions to stop pride crosswalks and lack of visible safe spaces make it hard for the LGBTQIA+ youth to feel accepted in Tauranga, Rainbow Youth regional co-ordinator... Read More

Bubble Walk to remember lost babies

A mother who lost two babies has organised a Bubble Walk to raise awareness and offer support for those who have been through baby loss in Tauranga. Today,... Read More

Tauranga cruise season under way as first arrives

The first cruise ship of the season arrived in Tauranga Harbour on Friday morning, bringing with it a sense of hope for the region's visitor season as tourism... Read More

Enforcer wanted on ‘multiple’ warrants

Police are appealing for sightings of a Black Power enforcer with an extensive criminal history that includes torturing his former cellmate for two weeks. Multiple... Read More

Young Kiwis leaving is a big worry for the economy

Keeping young New Zealanders in the country - or encouraging them back when they leave - will be vital to help the country balance the books in the future. But... Read More

Campaign says ‘no’ to violence against women

A social media campaign aimed at preventing gender-based violence and supporting those affected by it is launching with an event in Mount Maunganui. The... Read More

Tauranga Council extends free outdoor dining

Tauranga hospitality businesses will be able to use public spaces for street dining free of charge until the middle of next year after a council decision this... Read More