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A puzzle with a purpose

'It's to make kids think,” Tauranga Woodcrafters Guild member Mike Buck, 87, said. 'For a starter, they're completely puzzled.” That's exactly... Read More

Winter magic at McLaren Falls Park

Families looking for a low-cost way to keep children entertained these school holidays will find plenty to explore at McLaren Falls Park, where a new StoryWalk... Read More

The Daily Café closes for six-week makeover

The Daily Café in Te Puke has closed its doors for six weeks while it undergoes a major renovation designed to strengthen its role as a café and... Read More

New principal at Ōtūmoetai Intermediate

Ōtūmoetai Intermediate's new principal has big shoes to fill as he succeeds Henk Popping, who held the position for more than two decades. But Blake Carlin... Read More

Warm feet, brighter futures for Pāpāmoa students

A new community partnership is helping ensure dozens of Pāpāmoa College students can head to school this winter with warm, dry feet. The Pāpāmoa Food... Read More

Katikati invited to enjoy the magic of Matariki

Sponsored Content The Katikati community is invited to come together to connect, learn and observe the Māori New Year (Te Mātahi o te Tau) at its fourth... Read More

Plunge into winter at Waihī Beach

The countdown is on for one of Waihī Beach's favourite mid-winter traditions, with the Polar Plunge set to make its chilly return next month on July... Read More

Help expands for chronic illness in BOP

A Tauranga-based charity is stepping up support for New Zealanders living with complex chronic illnesses, tackling isolation among those with ME/CFS, fibromyalgia... Read More

Bingo fundraiser hits $2000 for guide dog cause

Pāpāmoa residents are turning a simple game of bingo into meaningful community support, with a weekly session already raising thousands for charity just weeks... Read More

Mount surfers to take on world’s best in Hawaii

Eight Mount Maunganui College surfers are preparing to take on some of the world's best young wave riders after qualifying for the prestigious Honua Finals in... Read More

Council wants feedback on local government future

Tauranga residents have a chance tomorrow, July 4, to give in-person feedback to Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council on the future of local government. The... Read More

Artists invited to transform beach facility

Live Well Waihī Beach is inviting Bay of Plenty artists to be part of a meaningful new community project. It aims to transform the recently opened... Read More