Bay of Plenty community gems glow at Local Hero of the Year awards
The awards ceremony at Classic Flyers Museum honoured more than 20 local heroes.
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Local Focus: Pāpāmoa groms surf with Aussie hero
Former world champ Joel Parkinson meets Pāpāmoa groms. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Pāpāmoa groms surf with Aussie hero
Former world champ Joel Parkinson meets Pāpāmoa groms. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tauranga libraries get on board Foodbank Christmas Appeal
"We're part of the community so we're happy to support community initiatives."
Tauranga's new i-SITE opens on The Strand
The site has moved a couple of hundred metres from its former spot on Willow St.
Pedestrian injured after being hit by car in Ōhauiti
Officers got the call-out about 7.25am.
Bay of Plenty Sevens players get taste of life as a foodbank volunteer
'Every bit helps', say players who gave time to help out.
Popular playground targeted by second fire in weeks
A fire investigator was on the scene this morning.
Kaleb Trask one of nine rookies to secure Chiefs contract
Also named are 8 All Blacks, 6 Māori All Blacks, 1 Chiefs centurion, 1 international
SH29A partially after crash near Maungatapu
Police say there were no reports of injuries.
New Tauranga City Council survey to look at community wellbeing
The research aims to measure community wellbeing and quality of life trends in Tauranga.
Bay rugby talent picked for Chiefs development pathway
And they include four backs and seven forwards.
Battler to the end: Well-known Tauranga businessman dies
No matter what life threw at him, Derin Greenslade kept a postive outlook on life.
Bay of Plenty firefighters battle Australia wildfires
Kiwi firefighters heading to Australia to help fight devastating bushfires.
Man in serious condition after being hit by plane propeller
He was flown to Waikato Hospital.
'Totally trashed': Bowling club vandalised ahead of tournament
Members turned up at the club this morning to find carnage.
Local author 'blown away' by accolade
The residency is awarded to 20 writers every year.
Mills Reef move: New venue for casualty of Tauranga's urban sprawl
It has taken a long time to find new venue.
RSAs remember the fallen on Armistice Day
Tauranga and Mount Maunganui RSAs gather at Pāpāmoa cenotaph to commemorate Armistice Day.
Letters: No good reason not to vote for End of Life Choice Bill
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Tauranga rider Ben Townley leading SX1 title race
But he only races for fun these days.
'Disheartening, stressful and unsettling': Transitional housing stays
The government has spent more than $9 million on transitional housing in Tauranga.
Shhhh! Bayfair to open new quiet room
The new quiet room will open on November 12.
St Mary's boys and girls win national Jump Jam titles
A Tauranga school wins more Jump Jam national titles.
Blind cricket providing opportunities
The New Zealand Blind Caps played a T20 series against Bangladesh.
Christmas Appeal: The ingredients to a tasty Christmas
The foodbank has released this year's wishlist with everything from cocoa to pet food.
'Teaching kids identity gives them a lifeline'
Josh Te Kani teaches kids identity with tikanga Māori, Māori martial arts and kapa haka.
300 days, 20 countries: One Kiwi couple's epic journey
From eating rat stew in Congo, to negotiating with armed rebels in the desert.
Tauranga's Hannah Wells cruises to Tinman win
Tauranga's Hannah Wells and Auckland's Trent Dodds led the way at the Tinman Triathlon.
Oil spill in Welcome Bay Rd, road closed for clean-up
A section of Welcome Bay Rd in Tauranga is closed after a two-vehicle crash.
Pedals and pals at the heart of BMX
Two over 50 riders are relishing the opportunities in the sport of BMX
Foodbank Christmas Appeal: Pitch in and do your bit
The Tauranga Foodbank Christmas Appeal begins today.