There was the time a priest was called to deliver the 'good catholic teenager” his last rites. He was on the brink. 'They said if I survived, I'd be a... Read More

What a difference a few days can make. One minute Ronaldo is lovelorn and loathed down the Avenues. There was also a brush with a dog where he was nearly toast. Next... Read More

Tauranga is set to celebrate New Zealand's top jazz talent with concerts for every taste from April 1 through to April 10. More than 200 artists from around Aotearoa... Read More

Beware - this year Baycourt is the stage for the biggest, most diverse music menu brought by the National Jazz Festival to Tauranga than ever before! Organiser... Read More

The biggest youth competition in history - and a stream of smaller events sprinkled around Tauranga City - will be packed into The Port of Tauranga 60th National... Read More

The great Easter Egg Hunt is coming back to Greerton Village - and it's time for a bit of fun counting the eggs in participating stores. From Monday, April 3,... Read More

A Tauranga service group is turning a classic children's craft into a support project - and it's inviting the public to join in! Members of Altrusa International... Read More

Local country music legend Brendan Dugan admits the upcoming nationwide tour as part of the NZ Highwaymen may well be his last. 'I've always said: 'If my voice... Read More

With 200 years combined knowledge of orchids, what better place to flower a new hobby than at the Bay of Plenty Orchid Society Annual Show? Kevin Davey is part... Read More

Armageddon Expo, the biggest and most exciting pop culture event in New Zealand, is coming to Tauranga in 2023 as #BAYOFGEDDON. From celebrity guests to cosplay... Read More

Uber Eats and alcohol are among items that Bay of Plenty residents are using 'Buy Now Pay Later' services to purchase - and it's getting them into tight financial... Read More

A piece of chocolate a day keeps the doctor away, or if you're chocolate connoisseur Glenn Yeatman - make that a cheeky three pieces! With the Flavours of Plenty... Read More