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04:40pm Thu 29 Mar, 2018
They tell you it'll be a long walk, to eat a lot of carbs, pack a bunch of electrolyte drinks and wear some light gloves, because your hands might get a wee bit... Read More
04:39pm Thu 29 Mar, 2018
The annual Easter egg hunt is on once more this Sunday at the Katikati Bird Gardens, so grab the kids and bunny hop them out to pick up some tasty chocolate treats. There... Read More
04:37pm Thu 29 Mar, 2018
Farm Street residents fighting a proposed bus interchange on their street have been told their protest could result in Baypark being considered as a temporary location. Residents... Read More
04:35pm Thu 29 Mar, 2018
They're a staple at modern A&P shows, attracting huge crowds eager to see men - and increasingly women - flex their muscles. Strongman competitions are a growing... Read More
04:33pm Thu 29 Mar, 2018
The Western Bay of Plenty's 'changing criminal environment” has been attributed to an increase in burglaries and thefts over the past few years. The latest... Read More
04:30pm Thu 29 Mar, 2018
This Saturday, March 31, Grower Direct will host their ever-popular sausage sizzle, with more than 10 different homemade chilli jams and chutneys to try. Owner... Read More
04:22pm Thu 29 Mar, 2018
Speedway fans are in for an action-packed night on Saturday with the rescheduled North Island Sprint Car Champs and South Pacific Super Saloon and 6-shooter Champs... Read More
04:19pm Fri 23 Mar, 2018
Content warning: This article contains discussions of mental health and suicide. She will make her hometown premiere at Baycourt Monday, and it will be a special... Read More
04:18pm Fri 23 Mar, 2018
A hurricane warning is in place for Classic Flyers Museum this Easter weekend, with jazz enthusiasts expected to dance up a storm at the National Jazz Festival... Read More
04:18pm Fri 23 Mar, 2018
It's a rousing hymn, especially in the cool of dawn when delivered by a bold brass band as the sun scrambles up over Motiti Island and lights up Memorial Park. 'Up... Read More
04:16pm Fri 23 Mar, 2018
St John will be better equipped on the course after they received a donation from a golf competition. The $550 donation came from a fines system from Te Puke Golf... Read More
04:16pm Fri 23 Mar, 2018
Jazz fans will have the chance to enjoy some jazz-influenced tunes sung with a lovely Irish brogue in this year's National Jazz Festival, thanks to Irish expat... Read More












