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Katikati‘s best shot

Nestled at the start of Katikati is a well-kept secret that has international recognition. The Shot Dart factory turns 50 this year and like many Kiwi businesses... Read More

Public meeting turns testy

Tauranga City Mayor Tenby Powell is defending his decision to walk out of a public meeting in Papamoa this week. The Papamoa Residents & Ratepayers Association... Read More

History behind special union

It's been more than 20 years since Manu Kuka died in a vehicle accident near Paeroa in 1998, but he is remembered every time the Arataki and Te Puna rugby clubs... Read More

Digging up gold in Te Puke

With lockdown upon them, Maureen and Colin Binns thought they would have no market for the hundreds of truffles ripening in their Te Puke truffiere. 'We had a... Read More

Otumoetai’s cookie master

Perfecting several versions of a chocolate chip cookie and mastering the ganache drip over a cake is how 15-year-old Lily Harvey likes to spend her spare time. ... Read More

Organic store springs back to life

The closure of a popular Tauranga organic store left staff worried about their future until two men with a passion for organics stepped in to fill the gap. Laura... Read More

Verge wreckers anger residents

Berms along Harbour Drive in Otumoetai are continually turned into muddy messes - and residents say it's no accident. 'Cars intentionally race along the... Read More

Business tips from a pro

As a former global HR leader for names like Amazon, Microsoft and GE, John Olsen certainly knows his stuff. John has worked with businesses throughout most... Read More

Christine writing letters to spread kindness. Phot

Being vision-impaired is not stopping Christine Norman from seeking ways to bring light and cheer to others. The Tauranga woman has opened a post office... Read More

Sweet success for HoneyLab

Bay Of Plenty healthcare business HoneyLab has 'achieved the impossible” by having seven of its natural products licensed by US company, Taro Pharmaceuticals... Read More

Hot competition for top dog honours

Western Bay's spokesdog Alfie has found a cute new mate to help him educate dog owners across the District for the coming year. Brownie - a five-month-old... Read More

Harbour City Lions on the hunt for books

A Tauranga institution needs your help. That help will probably come from clearing out the bookshelf, finally unpacking some boxes in the garage or going... Read More