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Home comforts for Blackcaps cricket star

Home comforts have been hard to come by for Blackcaps star Trent Boult recently. The Mount Maunganui bowler was one of several New Zealand cricket stars... Read More

Minister’s story easing Pasifika vaccine angst

The Minister for Pacific Peoples, Aupito William Sio, says he is happy to see a decrease in anxiety around the Covid-19 vaccine among the region's Pacific community. ... Read More

Creating a buzzing artistic city

Council commissioners are hoping Tauranga's arts community will be very vocal in having their say on the future of the city. The Long Term Plan consultation... Read More

Marathon effort hits halfway mark

Deb Gee knew she'd get to see more of the country when she set out to do 12 marathons in 12 months, but she's also run into some fun and plenty of unexpected... Read More

Reviews prompted by transport hub debacle

Council commissioners have voted to implement regular independent reviews of procurement processes in light of the failed Harington Street transport hub project.... Read More

Spotlight falls on Te Papa’s past

Archaeologist Ken Phillips is embarking on what is potentially one of the most significant and exciting investigations to be carried out in the Tauranga region... Read More

Kaituna Mole’ facelift

Popular fishing spot the Kaituna Mole will undergo maintenance this winter before re-opening in time for the summer months. The mole hasn't undergone any... Read More

Breaking down barriers to dental care

A pilot programme is helping the Tauranga community take better care of their teeth by accessing free dentistry. The YWAM Trinity Koha Dental Clinic has... Read More

50 years of community service

From helping develop Kulim Park at the edge of the harbour, through to assisting locals during severe flooding, the Lions Club of Otumoetai have been an intrinsic... Read More

Gallery welcomes Rydal Art Prize winner

Ayesha Green has won the 2021 Rydal Art Prize - the second recipient of the award run by Tauranga Art Gallery. The Auckland artist receives $25,000 and an opportunity... Read More

Cheque-ing out

Catherine Stewart has signed a lot of cheques in her lifetime, but this week she signed her very last one. Monday was the last day that ANZ bank accepted... Read More

Family’s plea to bring Bonnie home

An Omokoroa family feel like they've lost a child because their beloved family dog, Bonnie is missing. The Airedale terrier has been missing, presumed... Read More