A petition aiming to reduce the number of babies born with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder has been presented to Parliament.

The fast-growing region of Western Bay of Plenty hopes to secure one of the Government’s sought-after regional deals to help ...

It is with sadness that we announce the death of Kevin James Murray. Kevin passed away peacefully in Tauranga Hospital on Friday 21 February 2025 at the age of 85 after a 6-month battle with cancer.

Te Arawa rohe teams competing will be Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāti Rangiwewehi, Te Hekenga-ā-rangi, Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao, Te ...

Spectators are welcome to join the festive atmosphere next to the cricket oval at Blake Park and watch the national championships, which begin with athlete warm-ups and qualifications from 9am.

“I can’t draw at all,” said Margaret Mabey, who’s been with the club for about three years. “It never interested me, but I’ve discovered a talent, perhaps. The big thing is though that we’re not just ...

Bands from Waikato, Rotorua, Auckland and the Bay of Plenty will be at Soper Reserve at Mount Maunganui this Saturday, February 22, with the street march starting from 10.30am from Aerodrome Rd into ...

Car enthusiasts rejoice! Tauranga Auto Extravaganza returns to Classic Flyers, Mount Maunganui, on March 2, hoping to raise ...

Entries are now open for the prestigious Race Unity Speech Awards 2025, inviting senior students from schools across New Zealand to share their perspectives on improving race relations in the country.

As a young teen Kyra Murray thought she’d like to be a forensic scientist. Now she’s setting her sights on biomedical study with the intention of becoming a pharmacist.

Harrison Matthews has already found new confidence since becoming Te Puke High School head boy. Head girl Bella Ngawhika said her desire to be head student began in year 9.

Funds raised from Waddle The Mount will be used for rescue, rehabilitation, monitoring and scientific research. “Much of our work is done by volunteers but we need funds to support our team and buy ...