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Residents unhappy with Omanawa Falls plans

Initial plans to create safe access to Omanawa Falls have been presented to residents. However, some locals are not happy with the proposals, suggesting... Read More

Gate Pa School welcomes new entrance way

It was a crisp, still morning at Gate Pa School on Tuesday as members of the community walked through the gates for a very special unveiling. At 7am, just as... Read More

Major marine conference heading to Tauranga

Tauranga is set to host the New Zealand Marine Sciences Society Conference for the first time in more than 40 years. Hundreds of scientists from around... Read More

Bakery birthday boosts animal rescue

Bunnies and baps seem like an odd combination, but at the Rescue Rehome Revive fundraiser people will be able to meet a rabbit and grab a sandwich. The... Read More

RDA name volunteer of the year

Tauranga Riding for the Disabled and their 120-strong team of volunteers took time out to celebrate and recognise all of their hard work with an awards ceremony... Read More

Netball centre looks to the future

The name has changed, but the ethos remains the same at Tauranga Netball Centre. Formerly Harbourside Netball Centre, the renaming aims to create a stronger... Read More

Green light for Links Ave cul-de-sac consultation

Tauranga City Council plan to run consultation regarding the trial of a cul-de-sac traffic system on Links Avenue in Mount Maunganui. Commissioners approved... Read More

Muller announces retirement

Former National Party leader Todd Muller has announced he will retire at the next election. He will step down after nine years as the Member of Parliament... Read More

Trustpower agrees $441m retail sale

Tauranga-based company Trustpower has agreed terms with Mercury for the conditional sale of its gas, telecommunications and retail electricity supply business.... Read More

Paying it forward with gala dinner

Do you know a local business still doing it tough due to Covid that deserves a bit of a night out? The Weekend Sun, SunLive and Events Innovated are giving... Read More

Mural brings harmony to a hectic place

Kotahitanga - unity. It is not only the name of Kelcy Taratoa's new mural, it represents the space it occupies and the process behind painting it. The bold... Read More

Bryan Cox leaves a legacy of flight

A Kiwi aviation legend, who inspired and taught hundreds of pilots, has taken his final flight. Tauranga's Bryan Cox passed away on Saturday, June 12, after... Read More