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The reincarnation of eat street

Wharf Street - tacky and dilapidated. A hodgepodge of recycled wooden pallets and planters, the occupants of most, long dead. A shambles of an eat street... Read More

That’s a bit of a waste

The first step in fixing a problem is admitting you have one. And a council staff member reckons Tauranga has a bit of a waste problem. Amy is the waste... Read More

A proud moment – Sally in full song on the famous

Sally Burgess is one of the country's most accomplished and successful country music exports. Okay, she is an Aussie by birth, but she did all her best... Read More

Struggles with rare skin condition

Ty Stoddard's rare skin condition leaves him sleep-deprived, emotionally drained and in chronic pain. The Tauranga dad, who has linear psoriasis, is seeking... Read More

Eels wiggle into NI reps

Six months ago Tama Renton was contemplating another season on the back of the scrum with his beloved Rangataua Rugby and Sport Club at Maungatapu. That... Read More

Roaring for books and jigsaws

Not the sort of book you would flick through on the pillow before nodding off. But for someone compiling a local history on the Canterbury provincial district,... Read More

Hospice asking for more helping hands

Tauranga man David Charlton knows what it's like to lean on hospice services for emotional support. He says when his wife passed away seven years ago,... Read More

Young Steamers take home the prize

History was made at Tauranga Domain on Saturday. No not the 51-24 demolition of Hawke's Bay by the rampant Bay of Plenty Steamers but the win by the Bay... Read More

Art buffs hit the street

There's art in mysterious places. Art writer and painter Pete Morris is paving the way for people to explore the 21 points of interest on Downtown Tauranga... Read More

Mother nature’s masterpiece

'Flowers bring life into your garden… and life into your whole being.” Some profound and deeply affected thoughts from Dale Targett. She... Read More

Popping the top on Kiwi culture

He's the man behind the Southern Man, tricked Brit's into soaking their morning newspaper to get the Guinness out and a career highlight is a dancing lemon. ... Read More

Living and breathing bonsai

Shirley Faull's eyes sparkle as she talks about her love for growing bonsai trees. The lively 92-year-old Te Puke woman has invested in the practice for... Read More