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Mounties finally meet ‘Mountie’!

The long-time mascot of Mount Maunganui Primary School has, for the first time, visited the children it inspires. Mountie was 'born' 10 years ago and taken on... Read More

Free chance to fall in love with tennis

It's time to come and play some tennis at the annual Love Tennis event this Sunday, September 10, from 10am 4pm. The courts at local Tauranga clubs are ready for... Read More

A royal occasion for our men

Get in your finest regal wears and raise awareness for prostate cancer at the Royal Blue Do! In its fourth year of supporting the Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ,... Read More

Mini golf drives on

After fearing he may have to say goodbye to mini golf for good at Memorial Park, Mike Head has been given the all clear that the legacy will live on - just on... Read More

BOP ballers chase hoops, hopes & higher education

Two of the Bay's up-and-coming star basketballers have scored university scholarships to play overseas. Briarley Rogers and Hineaupounamu 'Missy' Nuku flew out... Read More

A special remembrance concert

Creating hope through action is the focus of a remembrance concert being hosted by Grief Support Services on Sunday, September 10, and held for anyone impacted... Read More

An Olympic experience of a lifetime

From not being into sport at school, to competing against world class athletes - Hayley Little has come a long way in her Olympic journey. The Special Olympics... Read More

A playhouse for the community

It was built in a day under the heat of competition, now it will provide years of fun for tiny tots in Pāpāmoa. New Zealand Certified Builders held their annual... Read More

Experience the music and theatre of ‘The Tempest’

Classical music and theatre will beautifully intertwine on stage for a unique experience of 'The Tempest' by 17th century English composer Henry Purcell. Scholars... Read More

Women creating a space of solace

A Tauranga interior designer is calling for women to wrap support around other women by creating safe and comfortable space for in times of need. Janah... Read More

Tauranga Whalers in BOP Championship final

After starting the pre-season in February with just three players, the Tauranga Whalers have made it all the way to the finals of the championship round of... Read More

Tackling a desperate need in Katikati

Not a sod has been turned. Not yet. And not a nail banged home. There hasn't been any marketing. And it might be 18 months before the front doors are finally... Read More