Local News

Georgia’s the bee’s knees in Merivale

Heather Langley thinks Georgia is 'pure gold'. For her part, Georgia, known as 'Fish' to some college mates, is just happy to be helping someone. 'Like... Read More

Fashion with a feel-good factor

Buying the latest clothes may be fashion-forward, but we're taking three steps back when it comes to pollution. More than 3.8 tonnes of clothing is thrown... Read More

Something for nothing for a while

They are the meter cheats. They don't want to feed the meter or pay at the parking building, and they have cunningly avoided the gaze of the city's parking warden.... Read More

Bonding over a good cuppa

Gary Hamnett and Lin Keo have a unique friendship. It is a connection that doesn't require words, just a helping hand through the hard times. They first... Read More

Trio of talkers make the cut

You need to choose your words carefully when you are the best debaters in the Bay. Mount Maunganui College's senior debating team took out top honours at... Read More

Tauranga is not immune

A Tauranga public health official has issued a timely reminder to the Bay of Plenty population to check their medical records and catch up on immunisations. ... Read More

Creating a support system

There are few things in the world that make people cringe more than a serious discussion about regular bowel movements. But with the help of the Western Bay of... Read More

Exploring behind the farm gate

Townies will get the chance to look beyond the farm gate this month. Bay of Plenty Federated Farmers is organising a Farm Day on March 24 at the McLeod's property... Read More

Glass half full for this artist

It was a subtle change of language - a tweak of her words and the online audience she was targeting. It doubled Tauranga glassmaker Jo Tricker's income in a year. After... Read More

Abstract and edgy at 90

Doreen McNeil doesn't do parties - 'I can't stand them,” she admits. However, the Brookfield abstract artist reluctantly acknowledges that turning... Read More

Juggling numbers and lives

Plastic cards, pay-day lenders and truck shops. According to debt expert Diane Bruin, they are the three evils confronting people who 'don't know what they... Read More

Plug may be pulled on pool charge

According to the city's private swimming pool owners, it is an 'unadulterated revenue grab”. The authorities, on the other hand, cite compliance... Read More