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Play along the way in Tauranga’s city centre

Are you needing to bring a little joy back into your day? Take a stroll through Tauranga's city centre and you'll uncover interactive installations like an in-ground... Read More

Tauranga mum, 34, survived breast cancer

Warning: This story includes references to suicide and mental health and may be distressing. Pyes Pā woman Stephanie Samuelson's life flashed before her... Read More

Diwali to light up Historic Village

The Tauranga Diwali Festival returns on Saturday, October 18, bringing a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and tradition to the Historic Village from... Read More

Leisure marchers to step out in style

Mercury Baypark will come alive with colour, music and precision on Saturday, October 18, with the North Island Leisure Marching Display Day, a non-competitive... Read More

Toddlers on trikes for a kindergarten's fundraiser

The annual Trike-a-Thon and fundraiser, facilitated by Te Puna Community Kindergarten, returns for another year at Te Puna Primary School. Tomorrow, October... Read More

Porcelain takes centre stage

A vibrant new exhibition is set to ignite interest in porcelain art this month as All Fired Up, presented by the Tauranga Porcelain Artists, opens at The Pothouse... Read More

Tauranga turns pink for annual Hot Pink Walk

As another October rolls around, so does Breast Cancer Support Service's Hot Pink Walk. On October 15, 'a sea of pink, big smiles and plenty of laughs”... Read More

Join in a sing-off and a singalong

This October, the Tauranga Arts Festival will echo with laughter, music, and collective spirit as two community-focused shows -Battle Chorus and Waiata Mai -... Read More

Breast cancer: Tauranga landmarks glow pink

Tauranga is set to turn pink this October, sending a message of support and hope during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Seven prominent landmarks and buildings... Read More

Animal blessing at Gate Pā church

If you're heading to St George's Anglican Church next Sunday, don't be surprised if you end up sharing a pew with a dog, a cat or even a budgie or two. The... Read More

Wharf St turns aqua blue for dyslexia

A Tauranga CBD street will be awash in aqua blue this week for national Dyslexia Awareness Week 2025. From October 6-12, Wharf St will join landmarks across... Read More

Bob snaps title that kicks ageism to the curb!

Well-known and respected Tauranga photographer Bob Tulloch has won the 'Old is the New Black - Through the Lens' photography competition for 2025. Tulloch,... Read More