Intelligent, active, soft, sweet and sensitive. Could be a resume for an on-line dating service. After all, Nova's in the market for a bit of love. But what's a... Read More

A new mural has been erected at the Tauranga Historic Village. The large environmentally themed outdoor painting was designed by Tauranga artist Nick Eggleston,... Read More

The weather gods are playing right into the hands of the Harbour City Lions. Because there's an old expression about getting lost in a world made of books, coffee... Read More

They look like something straight out of Pacific Rim, the American science fiction monster movie. Giant humanoid robots dominating the skyline down Totara Street.... Read More

After 24 years, the old converted house on Kesteven Avenue that houses the Merivale Community Centre has had its day. But the work that goes on inside the centre... Read More

Maisie Kokshoorn's love affair with bromeliads started with one plant ten years ago. She now has dozens. They border both sides of her lawn, three or four deep,... Read More

Working towards rehabilitating both humans and animals was the focus of a recent charity auction for the High Hopes Haven project. The auction fundraiser for High... Read More

It's all part of the rich Alf Rendell legacy. And it contributed to 'the best 100th birthday” the witty photographer's ever had. Richard Robinson, the inaugural... Read More

It was as if the chief executive had played 100 minutes of finals footie himself. 'I was exhausted,” says Bay of Plenty Rugby CE Mike Rogers, reflecting on... Read More

Developing empathy and encouraging humane treatment towards all animals is behind the SPCA's launch of a series of storybooks for primary school children. The six... Read More

There's not too many people that can light up a room, but scientist Dr Siouxsie Wiles, with her long, hot pink locks, is definitely one of them. The microbiologist,... Read More

When I ask whether the fundraising event will go ahead if it's raining, the reply comes with a wry smile. 'People with Motor Neurone Disease don't get to choose... Read More