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Tauranga loses ‘a graceful lady’

It was sad but serendipitous at the same time. A Bay of Islands family, beset by tragedy, needed a big strong boat. Another family, a Tauranga family, beset by... Read More

Threading colour through Greerton

Threads of aqua hues will wind their way through the heart of Greerton, bringing life and joy while raising support for worthy causes this winter. On July 2,... Read More

A fascination for flying

It was a disaster…. 'Because I put in three or four months of hard work building that plane and it crashed, and was destroyed in about 10 seconds flat.” Oh,... Read More

Embracing culture through art

With each sketch, colour and brush stroke, Tauranga youngsters will reflect on what it means to embrace diversity in our community. For the fourth year, Multicultural... Read More

Mini golf hopes it won’t putt out

After more than 40 years in the heart of the city, Tauranga Mini Golf may have to say goodbye to its greens in coming years. Tauranga Mini Golf's owner Mike Head... Read More

Is home care for older people adequate?

A new group has been formed in Tauranga to address concerns about the level of care provision for older people living in their own homes. The newly-formed Home... Read More

Pharmacy cares for 70 years

Bongard's Pharmacy first opened in Greerton by Mr Bill (William) Bongard in June 1953. This June, the local pharmacy will see its 70th anniversary - all while... Read More

New medical imaging facility in Papamoa

Papamoa and Te Puke communities are witnessing a significant improvement in their access to medical imaging services with Bay Radiology opening its new state-of-the-art... Read More

Fresh faces for Bay of Plenty electorate

Fresh faces are on the way for the Bay of Plenty electorate at the upcoming general election - and they're both eager to take the reins as an MP this October. National... Read More

Learning to hear again with a cochlear

Katikati resident Helen Ware reckons she can hear things she's never heard before since having cochlear implant surgery 10 months ago. 'Not until I got the cochlear... Read More

Mount gymnast chasing her Olympic dream

Reece Cobb does not have a standard teenage daily routine. The 16-year-old New Zealand gymnast, who has her eye on next year's Paris Olympics, trains six days... Read More

Celebrate Matariki with whānau

A wonderful calendar of Matariki events are kicking off this weekend at The Historic Village! The Incubator Creative Hub will launch their Matariki celebrations... Read More