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Te reo version of Moana

A Maori language version of the Disney film 'Moana' is set to hit Tauranga movie screens in celebration of Maori Language Week. The newly-dubbed te reo Maori version... Read More

Bike racks for the Bay

Bike racks will be included on Bay Hopper buses with the new contract, says the Bay of Plenty Regional council's Public Transport Committee chairman councillor... Read More

Council voting to change

For the first time in Tauranga City Council history, councillors have agreed to change the voting system which elects them into their three-year terms. City councillors... Read More

Camaraderie and collections

Although orchid growers 'invariably' kill a few plants they should chalk it up as part of the learning process, according to Tauranga Orchid Society president Conrad... Read More

Kids out 'Having a Go'

It was a bunch of kids; 13 special children from eight local schools including Rotorua, having a big sports meet - all adaptive indoor games and events designed... Read More

School buses to stay

Some Tauranga school buses look likely to survive the changing bus contracts following recommendations adopted on Friday by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Public... Read More

Risky reading a hit

It seems the allure of a 'lucky dip' never leaves some people. Tauranga Library's winter 'Risk it for a Biscuit' reading promotion has been a huge hit, with about... Read More

Drainlayer pumped for recognition

Life hasn't gone down the drain for a young Tauranga resident who was nominated in three categories for Industry Trainee of the Year. Fulton Hogan drainlayer Gunnar... Read More

A patch of dirt for a haven

They've got the animals, the people, willing sponsors, the will and the way. The only thing they're missing is the land. High Hopes Haven Rehabilitation and Educational... Read More

Grab a ‘wabbit’ for hospice

Young or old, we seem to have a special affinity with bunnies. There's the Easter Bunny, Bugs Bunny, Peter Rabbit, Nutbrown Hare of 'Guess How Much I Love You'... Read More

A living Father’s Day gift

They have about 1200 plants - mainly wiwi or native reeds, flax, coprosma, kawakawa and karo - and the Western Bay Wildlife Trust needs a hand to plant them. Chairperson... Read More

Towards a better understanding

'If this at least saves just one person, then it'll be worthwhile.” The heartfelt wish of Wahia Walker-Poroa. She lost her sister to suicide just five months... Read More