Whakatāne Mayor Nandor Tanczos says the strikes on Iran and conflict in the Middle East could hit the council’s coffers. The comments were made as Whakatāne District Council m ...

The first occurred last weekend, a show at the Jam Factory where John Michaelz launched his new album, somewhat circularly named The John Michaelz Band Live @ The Jam Factory. Notable is that the ...

The 2026 Aon New Zealand Surf Lifesaving Championships opened in bright conditions at Ōhope yesterday. Masters athletes lead the first day of competition and nearly 1400 athletes from 46 clubs ...

A new round of State Highway 2 maintenance “super weekends” will take place across Tauranga this month, beginning with Takitimu Drive. The works started on Takitmu Drive today and are expected to ...

Ken Sanders’ 1970-era Muir-Hill 101 tractor is big, bright and beautiful – and it’s heading into the city tomorrow to the Vintage Family Fun Day and Crank Up at Tauranga Racecourse. Hosted by Tauranga ...

The next planned event at Burt’s Trail Ride has been postponed after the death of a rider last weekend. A man died after he crashed during a ride at the Mimiha Rd property near Matatā on Saturday ...

DEANE, Reginald Leo ...

A large fire at a house in Bethlehem sent thick, black smoke over the Tauranga suburb this morning. Readers have reported the ...

After last year’s successful Waddle the Mount event, the community-focused charity walk is returning in 2026 with a new route and a fresh name: the Penguin Parade. The playful, ...

The Super Rugby Pacific round 9 match between Chiefs and Moana Pasifika will now be played in Rotorua. The Pacific Island side had planned to play the match at Teufaiva Sport Stadium in Nuku’alofa, ...

Tauranga’s much‑loved Holi Colour Splash festival returns to Memorial Park this weekend, promising a vibrant celebration of colour, culture and community connection. Now in its 11th year, the festival ...

RENDELL, Gabrielle Mary (Gay) ...