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Business tips from a pro

As a former global HR leader for names like Amazon, Microsoft and GE, John Olsen certainly knows his stuff. John has worked with businesses throughout most... Read More

Christine writing letters to spread kindness. Phot

Being vision-impaired is not stopping Christine Norman from seeking ways to bring light and cheer to others. The Tauranga woman has opened a post office... Read More

Sweet success for HoneyLab

Bay Of Plenty healthcare business HoneyLab has 'achieved the impossible” by having seven of its natural products licensed by US company, Taro Pharmaceuticals... Read More

Hot competition for top dog honours

Western Bay's spokesdog Alfie has found a cute new mate to help him educate dog owners across the District for the coming year. Brownie - a five-month-old... Read More

Harbour City Lions on the hunt for books

A Tauranga institution needs your help. That help will probably come from clearing out the bookshelf, finally unpacking some boxes in the garage or going... Read More

Belated birthday party for Awhina House

Awhina House staff blew out the candles at a belated first birthday party this week, celebrating the 'community mahi' that has enabled the shelter to support... Read More

Taking out the trash

The Government's proposed $124 million investment in recycling is a 'win for employment, climate and environment” says a local waste campaigner. Garbage... Read More

Crisis creates real homes

Dougie dropped onto his knees and cried happy tears when he stepped foot into his motel room at the start of lockdown. After three years of living in a... Read More

New world leaves sailors all at sea

Stuck at sea with nowhere to go is the reality for more than 150,000 international seafarers due to global border restrictions. United Seafarer's Mission... Read More

Tauranga CBD retail at “rock bottom”

'I think we're about as low as we can go.” These are the words of Julie Hammon owner of Hammon Diamond Jewellers in the Tauranga CBD. 'The future... Read More

Unlocked for Armageddon

Tauranga's first major event out of lockdown is one for the elves, orcs and Jedi. After being postponed, Armageddon Tauranga is back on July 25, for a weekend... Read More

The local word on weed

To help clear the smoke on whether to tick yes or no on the Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill in September, Western BOP social service organisation SociaLink... Read More