Major events boosting Tauranga’s global profile and local economy
The economic benefit is predicted to exceed last year’s, which research put at $4.33 million after costs –…
Pāpāmoa padel club growing fast in Bay of Plenty as more locals take up the sport
“We looked at a number of different places around Tauranga, but the location of the Pāpāmoa site was…
Emergency services respond to house fire in Tauranga’s Welcome Bay
Fire and Emergency New Zealand northern fire communications shift manager Lauren Sika said the property is a single…
Tauranga’s Woolworths Fraser Cove bins food under safety rules after fridge fault
“There are so many people struggling at the moment. It was just crazy to see.” When the Bay…
One Love music festival cancels 2026 show due to tough economic climate
“Because of these factors, along with unforeseen developments behind the scenes, our team has had to make the…
Tauranga’s Hairini Bridge undergoes seismic checks for 15th Ave project
Tauranga City Council senior project manager Chris Farnsworth said the early contractor involvement model allowed for better cost…
Tauranga home values fall 1.3% as southern markets lead gains
QV, national spokesperson, Andrea Rush, said the housing market remained broadly flat, with small declines in most main…
Tauranga’s 90‑year‑old Reg Denny to walk City to Surf Half Marathon
“I started 75 years ago on a cycle, racing in England. Came out here and took up marathon…
Rotorua firefighter to run Tauranga’s City to Surf in full kit
Reid said he must walk instead of running to adhere to Fire and Emergency New Zealand policy. “Even…
Bay of Plenty butchers win top honours at 2025 sausage competition
Regional butchers also made their mark: FreshChoice Ōmokoroa: Silver for Moroccan Lamb;New World Te Puke: Silver for Premium…
On The Up: Tauranga’s Beach Blacks qualify for World Beach Volleyball Championships in Adelaide
The Beach Ferns have also qualified, with Waikato’s Shaunna Polley and Olivia MacDonald the first women’s combination to…
Pāpāmoa’s new police sergeant Tanerahi ‘TK’ Keno focuses on community safety
“It’s a different type of policing – one that’s more about listening, identifying local trends, and preventing crime…