5+ hour, 43+ min ago  (580+ words) The Jazz Village in the Historic Village offered a day full of live music and entertainment inspired by the flair of New Orleans. Boutique shops were joined by market stalls, with food trucks and drink options, spread throughout the venue....

14+ hour, 43+ min ago  (415+ words) If you're enjoying a long Easter weekend this year but find yourself at a loss as to where you can go " you're not alone. New Zealand's restricted trading laws over Easter continue to cause confusion each year for both businesses…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (609+ words) Diners are being invited to taste their way across the coastal Bay of Plenty, as 20 eateries go head-to-head in the 2026 Plates of Plenty Challenge. The challenge runs from April 1 to May 3, showcasing the creativity of the region's chefs, each tasked…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (768+ words) Memorial Pool in Tauranga will permanently close after a last hurrah this weekend, after more than 70 years. The outdoor seasonal pool usually closes for winter, but this time it won't reopen for spring. A Tauranga City Council media release said…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (276+ words) The 12 months from July 2024 to June last year saw 17 people killed in preventable house fires. That was the highest number in a decade, Fire and Emergency New Zealand said. Seven of those deaths occurred during winter. With the clocks due…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (269+ words) People using stand'up paddleboards and other paddle craft are being reminded that carrying a personal flotation device, such as a lifejacket, is a legal requirement under local council bylaws. Failure to carry a personal flotation device (PFD), defying the Navigational…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (923+ words) Festival'goers at a past Jazz Village in the Historic Village. Tauranga's jazz scene is about to burst into life once again. The Port of Tauranga 63rd National Jazz Festival brings international acts, top local musicians and nearly 900 students to stages across…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (581+ words) Te Puke growers Charles Russell (left) and Tom Heeney are the Bay of Plenty Regional Supreme title winners at the Ballance Farm Environment Awards. Te Puke growers Charles Russell and Tom Heeney, of the M'tai Pacific Iwi Collective, have taken…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago  (446+ words) At just 17, Zavier Rayner is turning a fascination with aviation into hands-on experience through volunteering at Classic Flyers. Growing up in Tauranga, he spent his weekends at the airport, watching planes. Visits to Classic Flyers and attending the much-loved Classic…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (215+ words) Greerton Village is set to come alive with Easter excitement as families are invited to join in a festive afternoon of fun, treats and community spirit. From 3pm to 5pm Thursday, April 2, the Easter Bunny will make a special appearance, roaming the…...