Record crowds flocked to Tauranga for a 10-day arts extravaganza that smashed attendance and ticket sales records, cementing the Tauranga Arts Festival as one of the city’s biggest cultural triumphs.

Melbourne Cup day is upon us. Here are all the details about what you need to know about ‘the race that stops a nation’ at Flemington Track, including who are the favourites to win the cup, when the ...

The NZSO tours its exciting holiday-themed Summer Brass tour from Wellington to Tauranga in December. Photo / Supplied. The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) will perform in Tauranga on December ...

Emergency preparedness is taking an inclusive turn in Whakatāne, with the district’s first Emergency Services Open Day set to spotlight accessibility and disability inclusion. Hosted by Whakatāne ...

A Tauranga Lotto player is celebrating after winning $17,708 in Saturday night’s Lotto Second Division draw. The winning ticket was purchased through MyLotto, making Tauranga one of 29 locations ...

The northwesterly wind will drive up temperatures this week. Invercargill looks to rise to 24C on Wednesday,” meteorologist Michael Pawley said. “Christchurch and Hastings are set to get to 27C on ...

Guy Fawkes night is coming up. Why do we still celebrate it, and what are the rules around fireworks? Here’s a recap. When and where can I buy fireworks? The sale of fireworks is restricted to just ...

Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday 1st November, 2025 surrounded by her loving children, aged 78 yrs. Dearly loved soulmate of the late Dennis. Loved Mum to Irene and Steve, Dave and Yvette, ...

Tauranga wildlife experts are urging the city council to extend a Mount Maunganui beach’s dog ban to protect native birds. A year-round ban on dogs at Mount Maunganui’s Shark Alley, prohibiting ...

Passed away at Hodgson House on 29 October 2025, aged 96. Dearly loved husband of Betty. Loved Dad of June, Jan, Ron, Gary, Gail and Kaye. Granddad, great granddad and great-great-granddad. Heartfelt ...

Peacefully in Tauranga on 31 October 2025 aged 81 years. Loved partner of John Braithwaite for many years and a loving companion to him, sadly missed. Loved brother of Dennis Moore and the late Marion ...

Passed away on 31 October 2025.