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Marimba magic in Tauranga

Tauranga marimbist Yoshiko Tsuruta is finally set to play a piece of music written specifically for her in front of a home audience. Yoshiko was set to... Read More

Kids’ winter warm-up

It's that chilly time of year where everyone's dollar gets spread even thinner. But this year, Batman is coming to the rescue thanks to Curate Church and... Read More

Celebrating our rainbow community

A collision of colour and shapes spill from the entrance of Tauranga Art Gallery and expand all the way across the floor and up the stairs. The bold installation... Read More

Shibori silk on display

Raglan artist Jean Carbon's exhibition at The Art Lounge NZ is a soft flow of mandarin colour, with swathes of hanging silk floating gently in the air. The... Read More

Pets Aid therapy for those in need

Residents at Matua Radius Life Care were treated to some very special visitors recently. Dumbledore and his girlfriend Tonks were welcomed by almost 60... Read More

Holiday park site holders told to move on

Permanent site holders at the Bledisloe Holiday Park in Little Waihi have been told to pack up their caravans and annexes and move on. The news came as... Read More

Rare ride for rare fight

A sweet ride on a 2021 Harley Road Glide is what Adam Fenech is offering the winner of an online auction aimed at helping a Bay of Plenty cancer sufferer. Adam... Read More

Bringing young chefs to the table

Three young chefs have been battling it out during the school holidays to get their dish on the Norris and Bell menu this Saturday. The Norris and Bell... Read More

Power of pizza and song

Pizza and song is bringing Te Puke youngsters together in a way that only food and music can. Te Puke's Youth Choir has over 25 members, and they'll be... Read More

Trailblazing women share their insights

They are the women who have truly made a difference - be it in their community, in New Zealand or on the world stage. Each year the Women of Influence Awards... Read More

Appeal sought in Marae powerline battle

Transpower have applied for leave to appeal a High Court decision regarding power lines which traverse over the Maungatapu Marae. In May, the High Court... Read More

Chef’s sandwich success

The humble Kiwi toastie has had a makeover. Instead of your typical ham and cheese, which is delicious in its own right, it is now sporting gourmet ingredients. The... Read More