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New war memorial shines

Over 2000 people attended the Papamoa Civic Memorial Service at the Papamoa cenotaph on Sunday, marking the first Anzac Day since the four stages of the cenotaph... Read More

War veteran Fred Johnson takes final flight

Fred Johnson had been looking forward to lighting a candle at a special memorial service at Radius Matua on Anzac Day. Sadly, the World War 2 veteran passed... Read More

Art that sustains a community

Creating a wearable art masterpiece made from rescued resources is the exciting challenge facing anyone keen to dive into the Sustainable Art Challenge. There are... Read More

Waihi golfer wins trip of lifetime

A Waihi golfer has won herself a trip of a lifetime to compete in the R&A 9 Hole Challenge on the eve of the 149th Open Championship held at Royal St. Georges in... Read More

Soldier identified after 103 years

More than 5000 New Zealand soldiers lost their lives during World War I in Belgium between 1917 and 1918. Known as one of the 'horrors' of the Great War, the... Read More

Robin’s etch of the imagination

Artist Robin Purllant has enjoyed a creative summer, completing paintings in time for the Original Art Expo this week. 'I will have five paintings on show,”... Read More

Tauranga talent ‘stoked’ at Olympics selection

Sam Tanner is enjoying relaxing in the sun after a 21km run stateside, where he is currently attending the University of Washington. The Bethlehem College alumnus... Read More

75th Jubilee of original college and high school

Students from a college and district high school that existed in Tauranga for just 11 years following World War II will be celebrating their 75th Jubilee in May. 'This... Read More

A dress to remember

Despite being a regular op shopper Lollie Rhodes never expected to find her perfect wedding dress at one. When walking past the window of the St Vincent De Paul... Read More

It’s time to shoot the jack

Whether they are aiming for a Faire Fanny or just want to get on the Piste, petanque players will be pouring into Tauranga this weekend to separate the best from... Read More

Seeds for the future

The future of Mauao's flora is being protected by local children through the People, Plants in Schools programme. Tamariki from the programme will spend a morning... Read More

A return to tradition for Anzac Day

This year, as the sun rises over Tauranga on Anzac Day, thousands of people will gather again and The Last Post will ring out to remember those we lost and... Read More