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Forgivingly in his fifties

He was dubbed 'Doc' after Emmett Lathrop 'Doc' Brown PhD - the nutcase from 'Back to the Future' who fancifully built the first time machine out of a DeLorean sports... Read More

Dapper up and saddle up, boys!

On September 25 expect to see an unusual scene rolling along Tauranga's streets - and expect it to start a conversation that all of our boyfriends, husbands, fathers,... Read More

Not enough hours in a day

It's a curiosity if not a contradiction. A teenager with chronic fatigue syndrome winning a major award for tireless work and a selfless commitment and contribution... Read More

Hand on heart for homeless

It was an appeal straight from the heart. 'I am here to ask you kindly for your support…” That was little Natalia Jourdain of Room 6 at Pyes Pa Primary... Read More

Very able competitors

Seven students from Tauranga Special School are participating in a team relay for the Hawaiian Airlines Mount Maunganui Half Marathon this weekend. And the children... Read More

Microchip the moggies

Wellington is doing it - Tauranga should be doing it too. Dr Liza Schneider of Holistic Vets is talking about compulsory microchipping of cats. 'It's not a magic... Read More

Museum opens with fun and games

Western Bay of Plenty residents are invited to tomorrow's public opening of their new museum in the old Firestation building on Main St in Katikati. And there's... Read More

A needless and senseless loss

'I used to sit beside him on the rocks in the sun and watch the waves roll in. He was a little cruiser.” Now Julie Graham's little mate has gone - tragically... Read More

A head start on university

They were asked to ponder a monopoly structure as opposed to a perfectly competitive market structure. And the distribution of taxing systems to create more desirable... Read More

From sore throat to strep throat

Cherie Bennett didn't want to speak to The Weekend Sun, contacting the newspaper was simply a 'last resort”. At the heart of her complaint is a sore throat. For... Read More

A fantastic winter day out

There'll be plenty of action both on and off the field when the mighty Bay of Plenty Steamers' take on Taranaki in their Mitre 10 Cup match at Tauranga Domain tomorrow... Read More

Something new in the pool

Colourful, bright stickers will help little paddlers enjoy swimming and teach them the pool isn't a scary place. Greerton Aquatic and Leisure Centre has lots of... Read More