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TECT Rescue Helicopter saving lives over April

The TECT Rescue Helicopter has averaged more than one life-saving mission a day during April. A total of 46 missions were completed during the month, including... Read More

Leaky pipes in Welcome Bay

Turning a tap on late at night and finding no water coming out can be an alarming experience. While most people in the approximately 100 households near... Read More

Rocking back to school

If you've ever thought about 'sticking it to the man' but don't have the courage, you can experience it through live theatre. Otumoetai College are bringing... Read More

Fine art in downtown Tauranga

Jenny Coker's first solo exhibition at The Art Lounge in Willow St opened on Friday, with many enjoying the opportunity to be first to view Jenny's collection... Read More

Koha tests the waters

Tauranga's medical mission ship MV YWAM Koha returns to Tauranga harbour on Saturday following a successful tour of New Zealand. 'It should pull into channel right... Read More

Purr-fect pet expo for RRR

Providing a safe haven for homeless and rescued animals is the focus of a pet expo and garage sale in Te Puke later this month. The RRR - Rescue, Revive, Rehome... Read More

Long game for the ultimate win

Gracey Glover never expected a summer of fun with friends to end up with her being able to afford a home of her own. Although she hoped it would - Gracey... Read More

First stage of Bayfair flyover underway

Construction on the Bayfair flyover is underway with four supersized steel cages recently craned into the middle of the roundabout, providing the structure for... Read More

painting Tauranga’s stories

Urban wall artist Alex McLeod has completed nearly 20 murals around Tauranga, delighting the public with his marine and wildlife themes painted across buildings,... Read More

Domestic cats - best in show

Ginger, tortoiseshell, grey, white, long or short haired - the mere moggy in all its mix breed glory still gets a chance to win awards. The Geyserland Cat Club... Read More

Diversity is the future

A dinner discussing racism and how to combat it has showcased a variety of views from a diverse range of Tauranga's people. Four speakers from Tauranga and... Read More

Joel Shadbolt plays it forward

When music students at Papamoa College spent time focusing on performance this week, one of NZ's leading musicians Joel Shadbolt came along too. As well as being... Read More