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Maureen knows the value of a medical alarm

Living on her own, Te Puna resident Maureen James got a St John Medical Alarm a few years ago. But admittedly, she'd only started wearing the alarm necklace... Read More

Monologues set to break taboo word…

It's a word that's rarely used outside the doctor's office, but the cast and crew of 'The Vagina Monologues' is hoping to change that. 'Honestly, I've never... Read More

Donate those unwanted items

Waipuna Hospice's six op shops need your unwanted items - as long as they are of sellable quality. That's the message from general manager of retail, Jace... Read More

Locals dismayed as pool hours remain unchanged

Mount Maunganui residents are disappointed the opening hours at Mount Hot Pools will not be extended. Julie and Jim Carle petitioned Tauranga City... Read More

‘What they offer is just so incredible’

Judea boy Roman Cebalo celebrated an extra special birthday on Monday, March 10. The five-year-old was diagnosed with a rare form of leukaemia aged 11 months... Read More

Skydiving great-granny gets kudos

A Tauranga great-grandmother who inspired a major fundraising effort for Hato Hone St John back in 2023 has been recognised. Welcome Bay resident Jean Crabtree... Read More

Community gardens open their gates

For Kevin Collins, the Otūmoetai Community Railway Gardens have been a cherished part of his life for the last 16 years. 'It's not far to walk from my home... Read More

Painting the town….

When it comes to art, paint practically runs in Elliot Mason's veins. 'My grandfather, then my uncle owned Harrison's Gallery (now Harrison's Frames) and... Read More

Call to ease vintage car compliance costs

Onerous compliance requirements for vintage cars are looking to get a shakeup in a proposal by the Government. Vintage and classic cars don't drive the mileage... Read More

Pāpāmoa businesses rally for playcentre event

Pāpāmoa Playcentre, which covers its running costs solely from donations, is hosting a gala ay at Simpson Reserve this Saturday, March 8, to create a new swing... Read More

Tauranga runner makes his mark in history

Tauranga track star Sam Ruthe is now the holder of yet another world's best time. The 15-year-old runner competed in the Graham Douglas International meet... Read More

Breaking stigmas: Empowering neurodiverse families

It is time for a neurodiversity revolution in Tauranga, Bay Paediatrics clinical director Freddie Bennett said. Bennett and his wife, Dr Sarah Moll, will... Read More