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Christmas gifts tinged with sadness

'It was thinking from another time. He believed women created drama and chitter-chattered too much,” says Brenda Anderson of her Dad Des. She laughs about... Read More

Beat down carparking costs

With carparks limited in Tauranga CBD and parking costs about to rise - it will pay to be more strategic with your business's parking spaces. Flex Parking, founded... Read More

Give generously when the sirens blare!

It's that time of year again - get your non-perishable grocery items ready for the annual Emergency Services Foodbank Drive next Tuesday night. On December 6,... Read More

Join the dark side...

Superstition, stigma or maybe their simply not 'photo-worthy' - whatever the reason, the Feline Team at Rescue.Revive.Rehome are baffled why black kittens and... Read More

Christmas from Katikati to Te Puke

Yes folks, it's that time of year again - where festive events surface, offering a chance to gather, celebrate each other, honour the meaning of Christmas and... Read More

Making children smile at Christmas

A collaboration between Mount Maunganui Lions and Tauranga City Libraries this month celebrates a decade of inspiring locals to give gifts to those in need in... Read More

Mural town singers back with new director

Katikati and beyond will be glad to know that the Mural Town Singers are back - with a new upcoming gig - thanks to finding a new director after farewelling Jeanette... Read More

What memories do you have of Baycourt?

Growing up in Tauranga, I'm one of thousands of locals who remember when the old Town Hall, with the wonderful Wurlitzer organ, was replaced with Baycourt Community... Read More

Sharing Polish culture

Ewa Fenn, who fled Poland in 1981 as a refugee, says it was a bizarre feeling being awarded a medal from the Polish government earlier this month. Having lived... Read More

Join Toby’s world of football

He's suave, smart, and he's sculpted. We noticed that when he changed into his Polish football shirt for the photo shoot. Lean, toned, fit. And a Polish shirt... Read More

Rescue Rashies to help kids and helicopters

Children's rash vests that unzip to reveal clear CPR instructions are on sale to Kiwis, who by purchasing the swimwear can also support their region's rescue helicopter. The... Read More

Raising awareness of the rescuers

Three Tauranga animal-lovers are hosting a charity festival in Papamoa on December 10 to give back to struggling animal rescues and educate the community on the... Read More