Thousands of people from across the country and overseas are expected to visit Tauranga for the local Punjabi community’s ...

A large metal dragon that mysteriously appeared at Mount Maunganui’s Pilot Bay has mysteriously vanished – but possibly not for good. The 1.2m sculpture, perched atop a 1.5-tonne rock, was placed ...

Rangiuru School broke with tradition and held its school Ag Day on a Saturday and combined it with a country fair. And it proved to be a resounding success. Principal Hannah Mortimore said everyone ...

An iwi-led conservation movement is reshaping the Kaimai Mamaku landscape, blending mātauranga Māori (traditional Māori knowledge) with ecological science to restore the mauri (life force) of the ...

Whakatāne District Council has become an associate member of Regional Tourism New Zealand in a move to help promote tourism in the district. The membership comes four months after a group of local ...

When Bella Ngawhika is at school, she is Te Puke High School’s Head Girl. When she’s working, she’s a shift leader and lifeguard at Te Puke Memorial Pool. The 17-year-old leader is excited to be ...

A group of Pāuanui residents wants Tairua Harbour to be dredged, saying it has become an increasingly dangerous place for boats. Pauanui Recreation and Sports Club board member P ...

It’s been more than three years since he threw his hat in the ring, but Maketū’s Shane Beech has won a seat on Western Bay of ...

“The future new SH29 will feature four lanes between the Redwood Lane Interchange and Takitimu North Link Interchange, ...

Families can look forward to an exciting line-up of free events at this year’s Tauranga Arts Festival — from hands-on creativity to musical surprises and community singalongs. Tauranga Zinefest kicks ...

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As a teenager, you’re shaping your identity, values and future. The people you surround yourself with have a huge influence on that. Proverbs 27:17 says: “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens ...