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Every whoopsie helps a mate

Be a good ba$tard: Blue September wants Kiwis to 'swear like a trooper' to support the thousands of Kiwis impacted by prostate cancer. Cuss. Expletive. Swear... Read More

Repair Cafe rescues treasured toy

Before she took it along to Repair Cafe Tauranga, Shona Purves' family heirloom had been sitting broken in a cupboard for years. 'It's just a circle of toy... Read More

Going blue this September

A total of 4000 men in New Zealand will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year, making it the most diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related... Read More

Pāpāmoa Hill Challenge for charity

People are encouraged to get in their daily steps while contributing to charity with Pāpāmoa Lions Club's fundraiser. Pāpāmoa Lions Club is fundraising... Read More

Tēnā Koe on the golf course

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - Māori Language Week - has been running from September 14 to 21. This year's theme, 'Ake Ake Ake - A Forever Language”, celebrates... Read More

Rural school marks major milestone

A variety of farmyard animals will join kids, staff and families for the 125th anniversary celebrations of Ōropi School. The event features a display of... Read More

Safety and sweet win at science fair

An invention designed to prevent deadly house fires and a brownie made with apples took top honours at the Niwa Bay of Plenty Science & Technology Fair. Tauranga... Read More

Welcome Bay upgrades boost mobility

A Welcome Bay resident has a new lease on life thanks to recent road safety improvements in the heart of the Tauranga South suburb. Mike Claridge, who uses... Read More

Mount Maunganui walkers race around Rarotonga

Eighteen walkers from the Mount Maunganui Runners and Walkers Club will take part in the Round Rarotonga Road Race on September 19. 'The race itself is like... Read More

Fierce debate raises money for Tauranga charities

Debating is not what it used to be, says Chris Lee, president of the Sunrise Lions. On September 2, Lee hosted the 27th annual debating competition for the... Read More

Stray turtle sightings spark warning

A Katikati couple is on a mission to teach reptile owners to be more responsible with their cold-blooded pets. It comes amid reports of one of the world's... Read More

School movie night to raise funds

A family fun night including an open-air movie will help raise money for Ōmokoroa Point School. The animated film Encanto will start at 7pm with Night Owl... Read More