Graeme passed peacefully early on Wednesday morning, 18th March, 2026 nine days short of his 80th birthday. Dearly loved husband of Pam for 57 years and treasured father and father-in-law of Jason and ...

Gordon has had such a wonderful life filled with love, happiness, joy and great characters. He did great. What a guy! A service for Gordon will be held at Legacy Tauranga, 383 Pyes Pa Road, Tauranga, ...

Spectacular live performances at this year’s Port of Tauranga National Jazz Festival will set Tauranga alight as the city celebrates 63 years of jazz from March 27 to April 6. I ...

At 84, Pāpāmoa resident Bonnie Roger never imagined a quick supermarket visit would turn into such a frightening experience. It was a bright, sunny day, and with groceries in both hands, she stepped ...

A scarecrow under construction on February 14. Photo / Supplied “One attendee said, ‘I really enjoyed having time with the kids to create something together’. Another commented on the joy of ‘seeing ...

A sense of community pride and inclusion filled Waihī Beach last Saturday as people gathered to celebrate the official opening of a new high-needs accessible changing facility in the Waihī Beach ...

Senior secondary students from across the Bay of Plenty will take to the stage next week to share their perspectives on race relations in New Zealand in 2026’s Race Unity Speech Awards. Fourteen ...

A 9-year-old Tauranga boy faces an “uncertain” future after having several seizures and two brain surgeries, his mother says. Maverick Marshall has been in Auckland’s Starship Hospital for two weeks ...

She’s been watching her parents Scott and Sarah Adamson accumulate a massive prize pool – worth up to $20,000 – for this year’s Katikati-based Kids Hunting and Fishing Competition on March 27-29. But ...

A critical Western Bay of Plenty transport upgrade has been granted fast-track approval, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop ...

A Waikato-founded agri‑tech startup is aiming to transform how farmers measure and manage livestock, using 3D imaging and artificial intelligence to predict animal weights without traditional scales.

Police are responding to a report of a boat explosion in Tauranga Marina. A spokesperson said the explosion happened about 1.35pm. One person has suffered moderate injuries. Emergency services are in ...