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Scouts clearing out the trash

A scout group in Mount Maunganui is taking out the trash when it comes to littering, and putting residents on notice for their fly-tipping habits. The Arataki... Read More

Young BOP couple take cancer battle in stride

A Bay of Plenty couple are praying for remission following a devastating cancer diagnosis. Thirty-six-year-old Riley Scown was diagnosed with myeloma, an... Read More

Sundog blues

NZ's Music Month is a good time to tune into local bands and musicians, staying ahead of the winter blues with a fresh dose of new as well as much-loved and... Read More

The lesser known Mount icon

Hopukiore or Mount Drury is often the forgotten hill when compared to its famous counterpart Mauao, but one that offers a lot of history. Around 1500 Maori... Read More

One man’s war on rubbish

Des Watson is on a mission. A mission to keep New Zealand's waterways clean and free of waste. Des started his journey on January 1, 2019, and more than... Read More

On the front line: the impact of suicide

More research is urgently needed into the impact that attending suicide events is having on paramedics and other first responders, a researcher at the University... Read More

Frustrating wait for cataract surgery

Diane Martin loved playing badminton, it kept her fit and active, but now due to cataracts, her eyesight is so blurry she can no longer get out on the court. It's... Read More

Frank’s Kauri sanctuary

The three hectares of residential zoned land in a Tauranga central suburb that is home to one of the world's largest collection of Kauri trees belongs to... Read More

Help for the broken hearted

Many people seem to have it all outwardly, but inside may be falling apart, crushed and wounded by their past, whether it be loss, abuse, or broken-heartedness. ... Read More

Flocking to the bird show

Rainbow colours abound amongst Martin Earles' finches. The Tauranga veterinarian is looking forward to helping run next weekend's Tauranga Bird Club Animates... Read More

Papamoa ratepayers ask for $150,000

The Papamoa Residents and Ratepayers Association - PRRA - has made a submission to the Tauranga City Council's Long Term Plan for a grant of $150,000 per annum.... Read More

Have a say on Tauriko for Tomorrow

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and Tauranga City Council are preparing for the next round of community consultation and engagement for Tauriko for Tomorrow. People... Read More