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More than golf at Ōmokoroa’s new clubhouse

Sponsored Content A new clubhouse at Ōmokoroa Golf Club has opened the doors to more than just golfers, with the modern facility aimed at becoming a hub... Read More

Disability expo for all at Tauranga Racecourse

Sponsored Content A free expo sharing information on services and support available to the Bay of Plenty disability community encourages whānau, educators... Read More

A Tauranga family’s legacy for local youth

Sponsored Content Theresa Tingey talks about her son, Josh, as someone who lived live fully. He enjoyed a wide range of sports and activities, including hockey,... Read More

Thirty years, countless turning points

Tauranga's Turning Point Trust/Te Taiope Huringanui will celebrate three decades next week of helping people find connection, purpose and a pathway forward. Based... Read More

Four generations sing as festival reaches 70 years

Four generations of one Tauranga family will share the Baycourt stage this week as the Tauranga Primary Schools Music Festival celebrates seven decades of bringing... Read More

Community centres campaign for funding

Community centres across Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty will run a month-long awareness and fundraising campaign in September to future-proof their existence. The... Read More

Jane’s golfing journey has come a fair way

When Jane Howard first got roped into running golf at the Zespri AIMS Games in 2008, the tournament was a relative walk in the park. Then a Mount Maunganui... Read More

Aims Games: Adapted sports grow at iconic event

More young athletes with disabilities are set to take part in this year's Zespri Aims Games, with adapted sport registrations nearly three times higher than... Read More

Waipuna Hospice sells out first gala fundraiser

Backing from the Bay of Plenty residents has made the inaugural Waipuna Hospice Long Lunch Charity Gala fundraiser a swift sell-out. More than 700 people... Read More

'Surreal': Teacher to judge wool fashion contest

A Te Puke High School teacher is trading the classroom for the catwalk after being selected to judge a wool fashion competition she previously entered. 'It... Read More

From Tauranga to Seoul: Schools showcase the city

Tauranga will put its schools and lifestyle in the international spotlight next month, with a record 29 schools involved in promoting the city in South Korea... Read More

Frocks on Bikes riders pedal for Daffodil Day

Tauranga's Frocks on Bikes is putting a colourful spin on fundraising this weekend, with riders encouraged to dress themselves and their bikes in yellow for... Read More