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The right chemistry

Aquinas College has won first place over 11 other Bay of Plenty and Waikato schools at a chemistry competition held at the University of Waikato. The team... Read More

Angie Warren-Clark sets fresh goals

After three years as a Labour List MP, Angie Warren-Clark is pleased she has been able to see some goals achieved and is looking to pursue more. 'One of... Read More

Winston Peter pledges $25m to marine facility

Winston Peters' campaign bus rolled into town this week and with that came election promises. A crowd of around 60 people gathered at Red Square to see... Read More

Mojo found for family tribute

His brother and both parents have died of pancreatic cancer in the past eight years. Now Andy Kirk is lacing up the running shoes and hitting the pavement... Read More

Comings and goings of port management

Port of Tauranga chief executive Mark Cairns is a modest man considering he's played a major role in turning the company into New Zealand's largest international... Read More

Finding the right words

Everyone has moments where the word you want to say is on the tip of your tongue but it won't come out. For people living with aphasia this moment is a... Read More

Little birds make a big comeback

In the lead up to the titipounamu/rifleman's nesting season, it's not uncommon to find Barry Pethybridge in the Aongatete forest sitting in a camping chair,... Read More

Pounding the pavement

A Mount woman's mission is a bit like The Proclaimers song '500 miles' except she'll be running. Deb Gee has committed to running 12 marathons in 12 months... Read More

The fine art of sand

The materials in Hamilton artist Nancy Tschetner's studio are a little different from normal. Armed with just sand, adhesive, and a paint brush, she lovingly... Read More

Tauranga Hockey hits 100 mark

Hockey has changed immensely in 100 years - original sticks resembled candy canes, balls were made of leather filled with wool or cork and games were played... Read More

Margaret’s safaris lead her to Piccadilly

For Margaret Cowey-Rodger, a new challenge began on a campervan trip with husband Ian Rodger around south-west Australia. 'We came across a kangaroo and... Read More

RDA Volunteers recognised with awards

Tauranga Riding for the Disabled and its 120-strong volunteer team have taken time out to celebrate and recognise all the hard work with an awards ceremony... Read More