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Basketball fun day at new Te Puna court

One of New Zealand's top basketball coaches is throwing his support behind a free, fun day for youngsters at a new court in Te Puna. Former Kiwi age-group... Read More

Bay Boardriders compete to defend national title

Tauranga's Bay Boardriders are gearing up to defend their title and qualify for worlds at the upcoming national club championships. After attending the World... Read More

Chasing victory at Bay Oval

The Black Caps are set to take on Pakistan on Saturday, in the third game of the Chemist Warehouse One Day International series. New Zealand earned a 73-run... Read More

School gala brings community together

Students at Greerton's Greenpark School are already busily preparing for the fifth annual Easter Gala, which is being held next Thursday from midday. 'The... Read More

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative adopted

In time for World Autism Awareness Day, Tauranga City Council is proud to announce that our five Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries and Baycourt Community... Read More

Future jazz stars at youth competition

As hundreds of secondary students visit Tauranga next week for 2025's National Youth Jazz Competition, 18 youngsters will enjoy an 'unforgettable” new... Read More

Join a walk for Parkinson’s

For David Monk, his Parkinson's diagnosis only came after an acquaintance remarked on his unusual gait. 'She noticed my foot was dragging slightly as I walked... Read More

Cross country boys set sights on USA

Twenty-five boys from Tauranga Boys' College's Cross Country team are fundraising furiously to get to the USA's West Coast this September for the trip of a lifetime. The... Read More

Tauranga Special School marks 60 years

Tauranga Special School on 18th Ave has come a long way in its nearly 60 years. Not only has its roll more than doubled, but there's a long list of families... Read More

New sensory space for Tauranga’s community

A new sensory space will open in Tauranga's city centre in 2026 as part of the ongoing development of the Library and Community Hub at Te Manawataki o Te Papa... Read More

Movie night fundraiser for mum's cancer treatment

Friends and parents of a Te Puke school family have banded together to run a movie night fundraiser for one of their own facing adversity. Te Puke woman Sarena... Read More

New wharf for Matakana Island

A new $2.1 million wharf is being built at Panepane Point, on the southeastern tip of Matakana Island. The new structure, including two jetties and a pontoon,... Read More