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Trust to mark Armistice Day at Papamoa Beach

The Papamoa War Memorial Community Trust is to mark this year's Armistice Day with a ceremony at the flag pole and memorial in Stella Place, Papamoa, next... Read More

God’s changing rooms

A Beauty of Ashes seminar with the theme 'God's Changing Rooms' is being held on November 5 in Tauranga. Beauty for Ashes Ministries NZ, founded by pastors Tonia... Read More

A novel win for Carol

A Tauranga author has won a prestigious Storylines Notable Book Award for Junior Fiction, for her debut novel published by Scholastic in July. 'Kidnap at... Read More

Aquatic centre’s golden girl to unveil improvement

If you ever happen to find yourself at Greerton Aquatic and Leisure Centre at 7.30am on a Monday, Wednesday, or Friday - look to lane seven in the lap pool. Be... Read More

Red Tulip Walk brings Parkinson’s to fore

Gather your friends and family for a 5km Red Tulip Walk for Parkinson's around Mount Maunganui tomorrow, November 5. Parkinson's is the fastest growing neurological... Read More

Experience culture through cinema

For the first time in 20 years since its arrival to New Zealand, the Latin American Film Festival will at last hit screens in the Bay of Plenty. The festival... Read More

Celebrations for BOP Symphonia

Bay of Plenty Symphonia's final concert of 2022 marks two significant events in the community orchestra's history: 75 years since its inaugural concert as... Read More

Exhibition to celebrate growing older

Tauranga portrait photographer Charmaine Marinkovich is using her camera's lens to help women embrace ageing and to step outside of their comfort zone. Charmaine... Read More

Riding the spook train

The sound of excited squeals echoes through the tunnel, as passengers cling tightly to the train in frightful anticipation. Yes, that's right - Memorial Park Miniature... Read More

Fundraising to celebrate life

Melanie Quin is calling on the community's help to keep her charity going with the purpose of celebrating life with 'A Day of Magic.' As a charity, A Day of Magic... Read More

Huge line-up for Tauranga Home Show

The Tauranga Home Show returns for its huge 23rd annual show at Trustpower Arena Baypark this weekend, October 28-30. With more than 300 exhibitors spread over... Read More

Dishing up dinner in Papamoa and Matua

It's a warm summer evening in Papamoa, people line up eagerly in anticipation as the smell of tasty kai drifts on the breeze. After two years of waiting, Dinner... Read More