A high demand for housing in Tauranga and a desire to avoid the housing crisis that has plagued Auckland has seen $158 million of government loans granted to Tauranga... Read More

It's been described as musical glue - the tunes, beats, jams and sounds that bind friendships. It was Becs' idea. 'My best friend moved from the other side of... Read More

A smiling sun all year round, golden beaches, and ancient cities, Sri Lanka encompasses colour and diversity. However, if you don't have a wad of cash tucked... Read More

Do you know how to cook? Do you understand the tax system? Could you grow a garden from scratch? They are life skills that plenty of adults are unable to put... Read More

He could have just hung up the 'gone fishing' sign when he retired from his mechanic's shop. Or pottered off to the golf club. Or moseyed around in the garden.... Read More

Apparently, our fridge can tell us a lot about our health, our lifestyle, how we socialise, how we appear and even how well-read we are. For the Vector Group... Read More

They're three entirely different women with one common thread - a love of what they do. Three Tauranga skaters of all different ages and skill-levels have qualified... Read More

A new electronic ticketing system for Bay of Plenty buses has been delayed until the end of the year. Bay of Plenty Regional Council is one of nine New Zealand... Read More

He was the youngest in the Tauranga Citz Club on Thursday night by several decades - probably a couple of generations. But there he was in his formals; the crisp... Read More

Two men thrown together - one by circumstance and need, the other by compassion and a life decision made around 40 years ago. Every week they sit and blather... Read More

CKY579 - RIP. It was a sad, ignominious end. Caldina has gone, without ceremony, to the knacker's yard. No-one could, or would, pay the auto-electrician the $400... Read More

After all the serious stuff - the chat about confidence, purpose and resilience - the kids cut loose and mobbed Blair Benefield. 'It's humbling mate, it's humbling.” About... Read More