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Breathtaking, colourful choral concert awaits

Sponsored Content A richly expressive evening of French elegance awaits those at Scholars Baroque Aotearoa's upcoming concert on August 8 at Mount Maunganui. The... Read More

Rangataua triumph over Katikati in wet conditions

Katikati Stags supporters endured a tough watch in cold, wet weather on Saturday as Rangataua snatched 2026's Western Bay of Plenty Senior Men's title in front... Read More

Bookrapt anthology celebrates 40 years

A local literature association is marking its 40th anniversary this year by printing a collection of writing and illustrations by some of New Zealand's... Read More

Minden Surgical Centre plans 2028 opening

A new $100 million private elective surgical hospital is to be built in Te Puna with plans to open the facility in two years' time. Minden Surgical Centre... Read More

Nature project grows to 1000 Bay participants

Envirohub Bay of Plenty is calling on more residents across the region to join its Space for Nature project after reaching 1000 participants last month. The... Read More

Packed with love for women’s refuge

A group of Mount Maunganui College students has spent the past month fundraising and assembling care bags to support women and teenagers seeking refuge from... Read More

Steamers chase glory 50 years after NPC title win

The Bay of Plenty Steamers are drawing inspiration from the province's greatest rugby triumph as they prepare to launch their 2026 NPC campaign. This year... Read More

Mauao recovery continues after fresh slips

Tauranga acting Mayor Jen Scoular says repair work will continue on Mauao's base track, after renewed movement at the site of a fatal slip. It comes... Read More

Travel the globe via local concert

Katikati Concert Band's second concert of the year is next month - and invites the community to come along and enjoy music that will brighten up winter. Band... Read More

Historical Te Puna church set for new chapter

St Joseph's Church has watched over Te Puna for more than 125 years, its white timber walls and distinctive bell tower standing as a landmark overlooking the... Read More

Mount teen swimmers make waves on world stage

Two young Mount Maunganui Swimming Club athletes are heading to Argentina this September to represent New Zealand at the Junior World Open Water Championships. Amelia... Read More

New programme helps men rebuild after cancer

A Tauranga woman who watched her husband battle cancer in silence is hoping a new recovery programme will ensure other men don't have to face the journey alone. Rotary... Read More