New art walk aims to inspire
Changing the conversation about the Tauranga CBD is what Sonya Korohina is aiming to do with a new art walk and app. “I really want us to have fresh eyes on our city,” says Sonya.... read more
The big road trip
An old timer from the Bay of Plenty will be among 52 vehicles on display at the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand's veteran car rally in Gore this weekend. Kaaren Smylie and her husband Jim left their... read more
Rubbish operators face bleak future
Locally owned and operated, Kleana Bins is facing an annual turnover loss of between 70 and 80 per cent, thanks to Tauranga City Council's decision to charge residents a targeted rate for kerbside... read more
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The Sky’s the limit
Climbing Mauao is a popular way to exercise but not many do it wearing 20kg of firefighting... read more
20:37pm Thursday 15th Oct
It’s time to Escape
Festivals are popping up all over the place as organisers shed the shackles... read more
20:30pm Thursday 15th Oct
Pedal for a cause
Can you read a map, solve a puzzle, look for clues and ride a bike? ... read more
20:31pm Thursday 15th Oct
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Bic Runga brings new music to Tauranga
Writing ‘good, honest music' is more important than ever for Bic Runga this... read more
20:32pm Thursday 15th Oct
Blue Rovers triumph in league
The Blue Rovers Junior Football Club under-15 Federation team have beaten... read more
20:32pm Thursday 15th Oct
COLUMNISTS
Global Temperatures 1996 – September 2020
Weather Eye with John Maunder Global temperatures are compiled for various areas including global (land-ocean), global (meteorological stations),... read more
Space junk, speed and politics
Daniel Hutchinson From The Hutch Earth politics are a bit strange for those of us who are not from here. As a casual observer, it's immediately... read more
Waste not - want not
Daniel Hutchinson From The Hutch Sometimes it's nice to tackle tough subjects with a serious face framed by a furrowed brow. This has taken some... read more
A deluge of new local music
Winston Watusi Music Plus Just occasionally I feel a bit overwhelmed by the sheer volume of music all around us. And this week is one of those times... read more