The theme for the 2018 Greerton Village Community Yarn Bombing is to depict your favourite song. Yarn bombers will again be decorating trees to acknowledge the... Read More

He's a husband, a father and a successful businessman. He's also our deputy mayor. Now Kelvin Clout is held up as an 'Agent of Change” - a man of 'high ethical... Read More

After years of unfair pay and increasing demands for midwives, Tauranga is described as being in 'crisis mode”, with many women desperately looking for a... Read More

The body is a bit knackered, the feet badly blistered - and he's got a head cold. Otherwise, Blair Benefield is in peak health and great spirits compared to the... Read More

Police officers, firefighters and rescue services - to some they're just everyday people doing a job. But to others they're the first point of call in emergencies,... Read More

Around 1000 swimmers aged seven to 82-years-old are gearing up to conquer the surf this weekend. For the 12th year, Mount Maunganui will play host the Generation... Read More

When you're only 12-years-old, and nearly 10,000km from home, you might be forgiven for getting a little homesick from time to time. But for Thai student Dana Stamenkovic,... Read More

'It's probably a perfect time for the government to ramp up this issue and have a serious look at introducing deposits on beverage containers in New Zealand.” Marty... Read More

A chime is the melodious sound of a bell being struck.On the Daisy Hardwick boardwalk, which circumnavigates the Waikareao Estuary, bells chiming, or ringing,... Read More

Sitting in a car, head on the steering wheel, surrounded by a bunch of strangers and her precious little girl, Melissa September felt the moment where she thought... Read More

Leaving developers to inform council policy on housing outcomes for Tauranga has been slammed in a housing report presented to councillors. The Tauranga City Council's... Read More

Nearly 10 years ago he was ranked 51st on the National Party list and preparing to take on Winston Peters in Tauranga. Now, Simon Bridges is the 12th leader of... Read More