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On your marks, get set, happy birthday

When Tauranga City councillor Max Mason laces up his shoes ahead of the Tauranga International Marathon, he'll be celebrating his second full marathon, eighth... Read More

Katikati marches in honour of suffragists

Katikati will turn back the clocks 125 years on Saturday, September 15. But just for the day when the historic town marks a momentous day in New Zealand political... Read More

Cancer Society support helped Neata through

Strength, perseverance and dogged determination are just some of the words you would use to describe Tauranga mother of two, Neata Wombwell, following her experience... Read More

Clear winning thinking on road safety

The road safety message was clear, simple and strong - and a winner. 'Cruise don't bruise' says the sign. And there's an image of two cars colliding. 'Smash'... Read More

Uniting against cancer on Daffodil Day

The Cancer Society needs your support this Daffodil Day to help beat cancer in New Zealand. On Friday, August 31 more than 12,000 volunteers will take to the... Read More

Are we barking up the right tree?

All dogs classified as menacing to be neutered, and no more than two beehives in a residential zone. They're just a couple of proposed changes to the rules governing... Read More

Fluttering and dancing in the breeze

Daffodils take Gael Blaymires on a magic carpet ride. 'I see a daffodil and I can still sense, still smell the daffodils and jonquils and snowdrops my grandfather... Read More

Greerton Village Cherry Blossom Festival

There is just over five weeks until Greerton Village's flag ship event - the Cherry Blossom Festival. This will take place on Saturday, September 22, on Chadwick... Read More

Learn with paint

Timo Rannali is helping kids at Tauranga Primary School create a mural depicting their school and local community. It will be installed on an external classroom... Read More

Synchronised strength

It's not just about pinched noses and a face full of makeup. These girls have incredible breathing control, and every movement requires great strength, endurance... Read More

Why should men get the vote?

It's 1893, and society is dominated by women who have been voting since New Zealand's first General Election was held in 1853. They are fully engaged in work,... Read More

Be careful what you wish for

It's an old adage - and it's become heart-breakingly true for Welcome Bay's Shirley Porter. Be careful what you wish for. Her daughter, Karolyn Timarkos, flew... Read More