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Wayne Wright’s lasting legacy

In a quiet but deeply felt loss for the Bay of Plenty and beyond, the passing of Wayne Wright snr (ONZM) marks the end of a life defined by enterprise, vision,... Read More

Pāpāmoa East Interchange to open by Easter

After four years of construction, the $90 million Pāpāmoa East Interchange is set to open soon, with travellers eagerly anticipating shortened commutes. Less... Read More

Stick with art

If your dog insists on carrying a stick everywhere it goes, Tauranga's latest art attraction might be its new favourite stop. A playful new addition to Tauranga's... Read More

Mitre 10 Mega rises in Pāpāmoa East

Excitement is building across Pāpāmoa as a new Mitre 10 Mega store takes shape at The Sands, marking a major milestone for long-time local business owners Brian... Read More

Easter cheer hops into Greerton Village

Greerton Village is set to come alive with Easter excitement as families are invited to join in a festive afternoon of fun, treats and community spirit. From... Read More

Tauranga businesses urged to get ducks in a row

Tauranga businesses are being encouraged to start designing, decorating and even engineering their entries for one of the city's most unusual corporate competitions. The... Read More

DJs unite for predator-free future

Electronic beats and conservation efforts will come together this weekend when Envirohub Bay of Plenty hosts its third annual Friends of the Bush benefit gig at... Read More

Win McGregor recalls Allans Beach school tragedy

'I was too busy staying alive to die!” But three of Winifred McGregor's schoolmates did die that day - at a gnarly, untamed and isolated Allans Beach, 25km... Read More

Celebration of jazz

Spectacular live performances at this year's Port of Tauranga National Jazz Festival will set Tauranga alight as the city celebrates 63 years of jazz from March... Read More

'Falls happen so quickly,' Pāpāmoa resident says

At 84, Pāpāmoa resident Bonnie Roger never imagined a quick supermarket visit would turn into such a frightening experience. It was a bright,... Read More

Six-decade orchid grower keen to share wisdom

'I've been growing orchids 61 years. My mother Rose gave me a plant the year I was married,” Bay of Plenty Orchid Society member Diane Hintz says. Admittedly,... Read More

Fungi Fest to celebrate weird world of mushrooms

It's time to dress up in your best fungi-inspired costume and visit a fascinating world of fungi, when Fungi Fest returns to Tauranga this month with a... Read More