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Find some peace in Handel’s ‘Messiah’

Scholars Baroque Aotearoa's annual concert of Handel's 'Messiah' returns this month, set to captivate many who devour it as a seasonal tradition. Together... Read More

Carvings reflecting inclusiveness

A place of peace and inclusiveness is what four intricate carvings, sitting in the grounds of Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School, symbolise to students and the community. 'They... Read More

Tommy Wilson bids adieu after 11 remarkable years

'Nobody has been made poor by giving,” says Tommy Wilson on the eve of his retirement from his role as leader of a Tauranga community non-profit trust,... Read More

Helpers wanted for remembrance appeal

Waipuna Hospice's Remembrance Tree appeal is about to begin for 2023 - and the organisation is putting a call out to the community to volunteer as helpers during... Read More

Art and creative crafts to behold or buy!

It's almost time for the Te Puke Arts Society's annual exhibition, where amazing art and creative crafts will be on display and available for purchase. The... Read More

Cast a line to help fund coastguard boat!

Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard invites the public to enter its first-ever fishing competition next weekend in an effort to hook remaining funds needed for its... Read More

Meet ‘Roxy’ the school therapy dog!

Have your ever heard of a school having a therapy dog? Well, Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School has one named 'Roxy'. After seeing the positive impact of therapy... Read More

Kids combatting myrtle rust through art

The art of a 12 year-old Mount Maunganui Intermediate School student is helping raise awareness of a major biosecurity threat in the Bay of Plenty. Local... Read More

Karen’s got the power!

It was one of those slow-mo movie moments when Karen Humphreys realised she had won gold at the world champs, leaping into her coach's arms as she was carried... Read More

Vintage cars galore on Guy Fawkes

This Sunday is Guy Fawkes night and the coordinator of the 'Annual Family Show Vintage & Classic Cars Swap Meet' Bruce Tait, is also hoping the day will go off... Read More

Struggling to hear with your hearing aids on?

Did you know, each year in Aotearoa NZ, there is 120 publicly-funded cochlear implants for people with severe to profound hearing loss? Join the team at Pindrop... Read More

Clashing soccer boots and cultures

Cultures will be kicked, tackled and bended together in a positive way as a football tournament - which aims to bring ethnic communities together via sport -... Read More