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Daffodil Day: Katikati encouraged to be generous

Daffodil Day is upon us for 2026 and Katikati's Cancer Society fundraisers Glennis Sims and Monique Amor want to encourage the public to donate generously -... Read More

Rotary Club of Ōmokoroa making a mighty impact

A small but dedicated group of Rotary Club of Ōmokoroa members are making a significant difference in people's lives both locally and overseas. With 16 members,... Read More

Museum to receive a $1m transformation

Western Bay Museum will close its doors this Sunday to receive a six-month $1 million transformation that would not draw any ratepayer funding. Museum manager... Read More

Every one of us matters this Daffodil Day

A familiar splash of yellow returns to towns across the region as Daffodil Day collectors take to the streets to support people and whānau impacted by cancer. 'Today,... Read More

More than golf at Ōmokoroa’s new clubhouse

Sponsored Content A new clubhouse at Ōmokoroa Golf Club has opened the doors to more than just golfers, with the modern facility aimed at becoming a hub... Read More

Disability expo for all at Tauranga Racecourse

Sponsored Content A free expo sharing information on services and support available to the Bay of Plenty disability community encourages whānau, educators... Read More

A Tauranga family’s legacy for local youth

Sponsored Content Theresa Tingey talks about her son, Josh, as someone who lived live fully. He enjoyed a wide range of sports and activities, including hockey,... Read More

Thirty years, countless turning points

Tauranga's Turning Point Trust/Te Taiope Huringanui will celebrate three decades next week of helping people find connection, purpose and a pathway forward. Based... Read More

Four generations sing as festival reaches 70 years

Four generations of one Tauranga family will share the Baycourt stage this week as the Tauranga Primary Schools Music Festival celebrates seven decades of bringing... Read More

Community centres campaign for funding

Community centres across Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty will run a month-long awareness and fundraising campaign in September to future-proof their existence. The... Read More

Jane’s golfing journey has come a fair way

When Jane Howard first got roped into running golf at the Zespri AIMS Games in 2008, the tournament was a relative walk in the park. Then a Mount Maunganui... Read More

Aims Games: Adapted sports grow at iconic event

More young athletes with disabilities are set to take part in this year's Zespri Aims Games, with adapted sport registrations nearly three times higher than... Read More