She might have been a late convert to the oval ball, but Papamoa's Tracy-May Hawkins is making her mark on the Bay of Plenty women's rugby scene. The mother of... Read More

An event at Tuapiro Point to show support for access to the coastal environment went ahead last weekend, despite confusion over whether the Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

If you're looking for activities to keep the kids busy these holidays, check out some of these: The Tauranga Performing Arts Competitions are returning to Baycourt... Read More

If you think you don't have rats in your backyard, think again, says Matua's James Fitzgerald. 'People often say they don't have a rat problem,” says James,... Read More

If you've got a kid fascinated by fantastic fish or rocking reptiles, take them in to Animates these school holidays. Animates will be hosting free, educational... Read More

Tracey Fawcett loves playing fairy godmother. 'You shall go to the ball,” she says, as she waves her imaginary wand. For the second year in a row, the Vector... Read More

An eight-point plan to reverse the tide of sugar consumption has been proposed by a New Zealand health expert in a bid to address the type 2 diabetes epidemic. Professor... Read More

Ariana Lauder is an all-or-nothing person. She walks around like she owns the show, with bright coloured dresses, perfectly manicured nails and sky-high heels. Her... Read More

If motorists are part of the problem, they should be part of the solution. And part of that solution could be a regional fuel tax, according to Tauranga Labour... Read More

Joanne Wynyard is 'mother' to 23 boys - 23 strapping, testosterone-charged, headstrong, know-it-better-than-you young athletes who collectively are the Papamoa... Read More

Maddi McKenzie was a real character. When Raeleen Van Aalst first met her she was three years old and she loved dinosaurs and dragons, while Raeleen's own daughter... Read More

'Cartwheels - I can't do cartwheels.” That's the measure a 9-year-old with a glorious mop of strawberry blond hair, a liberal dusting of freckles, and backbone... Read More