Almost like lightning, Nicola Reeves' Multiple Sclerosis never hits the same place twice. Instead it's very active, striking different spots and leaving a permanent... Read More

Athenree retirees Margaret Clode and John Mickell have taken advantage of the micro-climate conditions on their 1.6-hectare orchard to grow more than 50 types of... Read More

Information packs went out to 477,000 Maori voters this week as the 2018 Maori Electoral Option gets underway. The option runs from April 3-August 2 and allows... Read More

It's a precursor to the 2018 duck shooting season. But be reassured - no mallards, shovelers or paradise ducks will be harmed in the running of this event. It's... Read More

I walked to work this week - 19 minutes door-to-door - just because Martin Parkes suggested indirectly that I should. I walked to work a second morning, again at... Read More

It was enough to melt the heart of a proud young mum - her special wee boy heaving weights around in his own special way at an aspiring athletes meeting in Tauranga. 'He... Read More

It's a simple, procedural, postal by-election to fill a vacancy at Tauranga City Council, but three weeks out from the close of voting, there has been a heated... Read More

Dave Teale is a Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard crew member who wears two hats. He's on the 'wet crew' on the boats and he is also a radio operator, where you will... Read More

'The truth is, libraries are raucous clubhouses for free speech, controversy and community.” Paula Poundstone, the American comic, author, actress amongst... Read More

He may only be 18, but Tauranga's Jordan Grant is making his mark in the world of motorsport. He recently won the Junior Champion's title at the MotorSport NZ ClubSport... Read More

Do you, or someone you know, have a creative project in mind but need funding to get it off the ground? The Creative Communities Scheme could help you! But be quick,... Read More

'After nine months out of work, I got my dream job. The only problem was that there was limited parking around. I took a chance and got caught. Okay, I will pay... Read More