It's an amalgam of athleticism, creativity and artistry. Or a hybrid of swimming, dance and gymnastics - either way it's glamorous athletes performing synchronised,... Read More

It was a traumatic experience. She was traveling through the United Kingdom in 1981 when she was attacked. But years later, Welcome Bay's Robyn Cotton has found... Read More

His name is Ranchdolls Alexander - 'Alex' to those close to him. It's a name that smacks a little of privilege, a bit pommy public school. But he is privileged,... Read More

Papamoa harpist Felicity Whale has been awarded the prestigious Sir Douglas Myers scholarship to study at Cambridge University in England. Known as Fizzi, the 18-year-old... Read More

While senior Tauranga Girls College pupils spent Tuesday at 'Work Day', the college's home stay students spent the day at the beach - planting sand dunes. 'Every... Read More

Steven Clark's very black and white. 'I don't watch telly. Too much doom and gloom. It's shocking.” He doesn't have a computer or cellphone. 'No Facebook... Read More

Were the lights on in the camper van? Or were they turned off? Seems a petty point but there's an important distinction for Shane Palliser and the Tauranga City... Read More

New Zealand was a violent place before the Treaty of Waitangi, and Tauranga was no exception. The Musket Wars - a series of intertribal conflicts made devastating... Read More

He could be forgiven for having an identity crisis. Braden Smith auditioned for Finn - thick by all accounts. But he ended up Freddy - a bit of a slob, more concerned... Read More

Bella is the pauper, who by a blessing, became the princess. She is of dubious parentage. Her parents are unknown. She is the product of some spontaneous union... Read More

It's a love story of sorts. Russell loved Sandy. Sandy loved Russell. They both loved sail boats. Everything was just lovely. But Russell had another love. A secret... Read More

Tauranga's Matariki celebrations are in full swing and this Sunday the public will have a chance to participate in one of the most popular events. Matariki Kite... Read More