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Growing strong women

A rose garden commemorating 'feminist trailblazer” councillor Gail McIntosh will open this weekend. Community will come together to recognise Gail's... Read More

Come climb with Zahnee

'For my birthday, I'm raising money for the Mount Lions Club and you're coming with me!” says Zahnee Riley-Campbell, who plans to climb Mauao this week.... Read More

Gird for the long hot dry

Benjamin Franklin once said: 'When the well's dry, we suddenly discover the true value of water”. Steve Burton, the man who manages the city's... Read More

Going up the wall

Hopefully the Black Caps won't give reason to drive anyone up the wall at Bay Oval. But the wall will be there just in case. The new 16-metre climbing wall... Read More

Buzzing their way to success

Otumoetai College student-entrepreneurs have been recognised for their work producing a sustainable alternative to zip lock bags. Bumble make and sell... Read More

Government taps Tauranga expertise

When garbage guru Marty Hoffart landed from Canada 26 years ago he ran headlong into Kiwis' indifferent, even reckless, attitude to recycling. 'It was... Read More

Plenty of pain but worth it for charity

They sweated, strained, huffed and puffed for 585 minutes of gut-busting exercise. And when they finished, they had raised $23,000 for Homes of Hope -... Read More

Small steps can make a big difference

Water quality will be a hot topic at this week's Catchment Group Workshop in Tauranga. The event which is a collaboration between New Zealand Landcare Trust... Read More

Making a commitment to accessibility

A passionate pair are coming on board as new leaders of the Tauranga Disability Advisory Group. They say despite the changeover in leadership, the group's... Read More

Fresh start for Papamoa Surf Club

Papamoa Surf Club's lifeguard training is going to undergo a shake-up this season with three new coaches joining the crew. Chas Clarke, Jake Cowdrey and... Read More

“Too bloody busy to grow old”

He was born on Black Tuesday. 'October 21, 1929. People started jumping out of windows that day.” Not because the world was aghast at the arrival... Read More

Tauranga golfer so close to winning NZ title

Mitch Kale may have lost the New Zealand Men's Amateur golf title but his blistering start to the 36-hole final will live long after the final putt was holed. ... Read More