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Do you have reservation sir?

'Some diners thought that because nine and ten-year-olds were cooking, they'd be getting fairy bread and sausage rolls.” But 'executive chef' and senior... Read More

A journey of visions

Elizabeth Grainger's natural flair for visionary art came to her in a lucid dream. At six-years-old, while hiding out in native bush in her home town of Katikati,... Read More

Minimising the menace of pokies

No approval for any new pokie venues in Tauranga, and no approval for any additional pokies for existing venues - that could be the new, hard-nosed Tauranga City... Read More

Mosey around the Mount to the sounds of music

Watch from afar or cruise the streets around the Mount while buskers of all ages serenade you with their sweet sounds. The Mount Busking Festival will once again... Read More

Kereru crowned 2018 Bird of the Year

The kereru has swooped to glory for the first time in Forest and Bird's annual Bird of the Year competition. Amassing a total of 5833 votes, the kereru, or wood... Read More

A blessing for our furry friends

If you're heading to St George's Anglican Church this Sunday, don't be surprised if you end up sharing a pew with a dog, a cat or even a budgie or two. The Tauranga... Read More

Celebrating the Sikh way of life

Hard work, and the leading of a peaceful life alongside others, regardless of caste and colour, are among the fundamental beliefs of Sikhism. These beliefs and... Read More

Making the most of a paintbrush

You don't have to be an art expert to appreciate the work artists put into each stroke. Te Puke Art Society's annual exhibition is on once again, showing off... Read More

Williamson and Burling to share supreme award

Tauranga's sporting royalty will be honoured at the 60th anniversary of Tauranga Boys' College over Labour Weekend. Black Caps captain and world class batsman... Read More

Community event backing Golden Sands School

One of Papamoa's favourite community events is returning for another year, promising an even bigger and better day for the whole family. The Golden Sands School... Read More

Local artists win APRA Silver Scroll Award

Bay of Plenty artists Ria Hall and Tiki Taane, along with co-writer Te Ori Paki, have received the Maioha Award at the 2018 APRA Silver Scroll Awards for the ballad... Read More

Utsav a cricket talent to watch

Tauranga Intermediate School student Utsav Kumar has the look of someone who has many memorable moments ahead of him in his chosen sport of cricket. But 180 off... Read More