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Stray turtle sightings spark warning

A Katikati couple is on a mission to teach reptile owners to be more responsible with their cold-blooded pets. It comes amid reports of one of the world's... Read More

School movie night to raise funds

A family fun night including an open-air movie will help raise money for Ōmokoroa Point School. The animated film Encanto will start at 7pm with Night Owl... Read More

Finding love in aisle four

Some look for bread and milk when they visit the supermarket. These two found love. Chloe Walker and Conrad Moroney met while working at the Bureta Park Woolworths... Read More

Showcasing sculptors at garden and art festival

At Bloom in the Bay in November, sculptor and designer Patrick Barry will be displaying a similar stone piece to his fern sculpture Dicksonia Antarctica that's... Read More

How funerals have changed over time

After more than 30 years in the industry, Mike Savage has seen his fair share of change in the way funerals are held - from children now attending services,... Read More

Fling yourself into spring at Greerton

Get ready to rev your engines and immerse yourself in a day of excitement at Greerton Village's Spring Fling Festival on September 21. One of the festival's... Read More

Spice it up at Chilean festival!

The Bay of Plenty's Chilean community is gearing up for its biggest celebration of the year - and everyone's invited to the fiesta! The day that Chileans... Read More

A man in love with butterflies

Norm Twigge has a delightful way of describing butterflies. 'In a lot of cultures, they're considered spiritual beings. So every time you see one, remember... Read More

Anton out to arm-wrestle his world title back

Most people arm-wrestle for fun - but for Pāpāmoa's Anton van der Westhuizen it's a serious business. The professional arm-wrestler is determined to defend... Read More

A fresh and young perspective

Rotary's image as an exclusive club for retirees and older adults is rapidly evolving. Ask 34-year-old Indeevar Duhan - the new president of the Rotary Club... Read More

Support to keep their memories alive

The following days were a blur for Lynene after her son took his own life. This is the story of a couple's experience with Manaaki Tāngata Victim Support... Read More

Three barbers go skydiving for charity at 12,000ft

The Barber Shack aims to raise $4500 for the Graeme Dingle Foundation 2024 Drop For Youth Western Bay of Plenty to support child and youth development. If... Read More