'Kevin, that's right, Kevin's his name.” Kevin the dog. But he also gets Kev, or Kevy. 'A bit unfortunate,” laughs the puppy raiser, Bill Simpson.... Read More

Papamoa's Judy Killalea is off to Parliament next Wednesday to continue her mission to get after hours accident and emergency care funded for Papamoa. Following... Read More

'I have been through the grief and stress,” says Tauranga widow, Wendy Painter. 'Now I am angry.” Seems the telecommunications multinational... Read More

Tiny Deane has already opened up three homeless shelters in Rotorua and Taupo, and now he's considering a night shelter in Tauranga. 'Tauranga locals and... Read More

It's not shoplifting, it's not a robbery - don't call the cops! That person emerging from Xcetera on Te Puke's main street laden with cushions and knick-knacks... Read More

Papamoa is calling all families, schools and sports groups to join them as they take the plunge to raise funds for local community initiatives. It's the... Read More

The Tauranga Hwa-Rang Taekwon-Do club are victorious after winning the New Zealand club of the year title on Saturday, July 13, in Auckland. The club took... Read More

The Americans loved Tauranga and said they want to start buying tickets for their next trip. That's the feedback that husband and wife team Ruan and Sarieta... Read More

Simon Bridges is in touch with the hoi polloi. He takes a bus. 'Not often to be fair. But I have taken the kiddies - Emlyn, Harry and Jemima - on them a few times.” And... Read More

Some Mount Maunganui residents are at the end of their tether over a 'putrid stench' apparently coming from a pet food company in the area. Bay of Plenty... Read More

Additional car parks are being installed at Otanewainuku Forest Park on Mountain Road, Oropi, to cater for the increasing visitor numbers. Earthworks to extend... Read More

Te Puke is 'a good place to be struggling” thanks to the work being done by a vibrant bunch of volunteers and employees. Social services hub EmpowermentNZ... Read More