Growing up in Tauranga, I'm one of thousands of locals who remember when the old Town Hall, with the wonderful Wurlitzer organ, was replaced with Baycourt Community... Read More

Ewa Fenn, who fled Poland in 1981 as a refugee, says it was a bizarre feeling being awarded a medal from the Polish government earlier this month. Having lived... Read More

He's suave, smart, and he's sculpted. We noticed that when he changed into his Polish football shirt for the photo shoot. Lean, toned, fit. And a Polish shirt... Read More

Children's rash vests that unzip to reveal clear CPR instructions are on sale to Kiwis, who by purchasing the swimwear can also support their region's rescue helicopter. The... Read More

Three Tauranga animal-lovers are hosting a charity festival in Papamoa on December 10 to give back to struggling animal rescues and educate the community on the... Read More

Applications are open for children and teenagers keen to work with world-class musicians this summer developing skills playing viola, cello and violin. RimuFest... Read More

Despite being a busy time of year for courier drivers, Pāpāmoa's Kris Nielson also spends his Decembers moonlighting as a benevolent, letter-writing 'Santa'. In... Read More

Community sports clubs that could be displaced if a stadium is built on the Tauranga Domain are standing firm on their desire to stay put. A business case is... Read More

Mark Arundel, Kate Barry-Piceno, and Pete Blackwell have been elected as trustees of the TECT Community Trust in the recent 2022 election. Mark and Pete have... Read More

The Gardening Club at Tauranga Girls' College is growing beyond the school, unfurling and running its vines into greater sustainability projects within the community. The... Read More

A total of 24 finalists have been announced for the 2023 Western Bay Community Awards, including champions for the environment, rising junior volunteers, and events... Read More

Carols on the Waterfront is a Christmas tradition for many Tauranga families; gathering around the waterfront, singing carols with your community really helps... Read More