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Get your tickets to Jazz festival at Matariki

Bay of Plenty get ready - the Port of Tauranga 59th National Jazz Festival is only one month away from showcasing performances of some Aotearoa's best jazz musicians,... Read More

Heavenly hot pools in the Bay

If it's tranquility you seek, you'll find the perfect place to unwind in the Bay. This region is home to many geothermal hot pools including Mount Maunganui's... Read More

Crafty show in Waihi Beach

Queen's Birthday weekend is the time when, for the past 17 years, you can visit the iconic Waihi Beach Art & Craft Fair. 'This year will be exciting after all... Read More

Support for mums opens new chapter

A New Zealand-wide charitable organisation with a focus on lending new mums a helping hand are welcoming in the Tauranga community with their newest chapter. Loved... Read More

Honouring a good fellow

Bethlehem resident Tony Grayburn is no stranger to the workings of Rotary. And being a member of different Rotary clubs for 54 years he is well-versed in bestowing... Read More

Feeding food trucks

With the colder weather creeping in over the ongoing impacts of Covid-19, Tauranga's food truck owners are struggling to make ends meet. 'Most trucks, sadly,... Read More

An heirloom stitching generations together

A family heirloom is a treasured item that can be passed down through generations. Tauranga Embroiderers' Guild member Cathleen Meichtry is blessed enough to... Read More

Rotary does a world of good

Emerging from the haze of Covid-19 for the past two years, five of the Bay's Rotary clubs will join together to share what Rotary is all about at an open day aimed... Read More

Bringing back cinematic opulence

What started with a pair of art deco doors from the Tauranga Regent Theatre, will now open up a world of creative opportunity to the community with the repurposing... Read More

Mates’ epic double-haul!

What began with two teens quietly fishing at their favourite secret spot, ended up drawing a crowd of cheering spectators as they fought to land two huge fish... Read More

The future of mid-sized SUVs is here

If you're in the market for mid-sized SUV, make sure to widen your net to include the GWM Haval H6. The Haval H6 offers more than just a reliable ride but an... Read More

Tauranga duo to offer ‘frozen’ delight

Two Tauranga nine-year-olds will be on-stage in Auckland this weekend, each playing one of the most-loved, popular princesses that Disney has brought to life on... Read More