New coach no drill sergeant
Chas Clark is the new senior coach at the Pāpāmoa Surf Lifesaving Club
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromTauranga
Meaty issue: Council goes vegetarian to fight climate change
Leading the way or a ham-fisted move?
Work trip tragedy: Dive victim was a father of 8
Tauranga man William 'Wolfie' Marupo was a father of 8 children.
Best in NZ: Local backpackers scoops award
The backpackers was well-known in central Mount Maunganui.
Free regional bus service rolled out for Bay students
There will be a one year trial on the service next year.
Dawn Picken: Free speech isn't always free - and it comes at a price
Saying whatever we want can have consequences.
Winner! Bay of Plenty Lotto player scoops $12k
The player joins 12 other Lotto players from around the country.
Meet Robbie, the foodbank volunteer pushing 30 years of service
"Everyday is a good day here."
Te Puke housing crisis to be highlighted in hui
More people are living in Te Puke than there are houses available.
Revealed: How much former company behind Maketū Pies owes
Receivers report breaks down list of debts.
Zoe Hunter: Why I am donating to the Foodbank
Even a can or two can make all the difference to people in need.
Positivity shines at sevens version of sports festival
Local athletes at Blue Light U15 Games win praise for their play.
Christmas sing-along to support the Foodbank
'It's a typical Christmas sing-a-long and it will be extremely funny.'
Maketū murder accused denies 9 other charges
The man accused of murdering a Maketu toddler faces a raft of other charges,
Tauranga man's battle to save Pāpāmoa dunes
Protecting our dunes is the first step to a great summer on the beach.
Baby on board: Black Ferns captain has exciting new role
It has been a year of massive milestones for Black Ferns captain Lesley Elder.
Police car torching: Arsonist just wanted to 'burn something'
Firebug watched emergency services arrive - and then handed himself in.
Watch out Uber! Ola to hit Bay of Plenty streets
Rideshare platform says it wants to bring more competition to the regions.
School investment package: $400m funding 'windfall' welcomed
Most Western Bay schools have received a funding boost from the Government.
Car club gives to those who can't 'A-Ford' it
'We don't just drive around in our old cars all day.'
Business learns power of 'collective giving'
A Tauranga firm launched a new community giving initiative with the Acorn Foundation.
Athletics champion to sevens star in a year
Mariah Ririnui's journey from national athletics champion to sevens star has been rapid.
Armed Offenders Squad in Tauranga
A routine pre-planned search warrant was taking place.
'No offence' intended by cruise ship's 'pantomime pōwhiri'
"No offence was ever intended and we apologise unreservedly for what has happened."
Super Saloon series opener: Mick Quin puts rivals on alert
"Once he was past us it was see you later," defending series champion Cowling said.
Bay's Taylor Bettelheim, Fergus Lellman key to win
And the Bay of Plenty development squad will aim to retain their unbeaten season record.
'Blatant racism': Cruise ship guests given 'pantomime' pōwhiri
"Our plea is just stop. Think about what you are doing."
Christmas Appeal: Bay businesses give big donation
Businesses have got into the "good habit" of giving every year.
Matt Corby joins Ben Harper on 2020 New Zealand Tour
And he'll also perform in Napier, Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and New Plymouth.
Disability action plan a good start
Disability advocates say more must be done to get employers to take on disabled employees.
How missing out on football team led new Blues signing to rugby
And how mum has helped pave the way for his success.
Sold! Tauranga's most affordable suburbs revealed
Tauranga's median value is up 4.7 per cent to $670,000
Simon Bridges' office 'defaced' in Extinction Rebellion protest
The protest is aimed at oil giant OMV, Extinction Rebellion says.
Joy and pain: The highs and lows of tackling the New York marathon
Locals talk about experiencing the New York City Marathon in all its madness and joy.