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12:18pm Fri 28 Jul, 2017
She is a typically laconic teenager but for her dead cheeky grin and snazzy designer glasses. The word 'good' is lavishly applied. How are you? 'Good.” How's... Read More
11:33am Fri 28 Jul, 2017
It's shaping up to be busy year for House of Science founder and CEO Chris Duggan. The organisation she set up in 2013 to help get science resource kits into the... Read More
11:31am Fri 28 Jul, 2017
Forget about the world being your oyster, now it's your canvas! Canvas Careers Showcase, from Friday, August 11 to Saturday, August 12 at ASB Arena Baypark, will... Read More
11:29am Fri 28 Jul, 2017
Get your pom poms out and get ready to cheer, because the Bay's cheerleading and dance competition is coming. Battle in the Bay will be held at ASB Arena at Baypark... Read More
12:55pm Fri 21 Jul, 2017
This story, like many others published when the winter season rolls around, will focus on police asking motorists to do simple things to keep themselves and others... Read More
11:53am Fri 21 Jul, 2017
Western Bay of Plenty residents may have noticed some stunning sunsets lately, particularly with a pink tinge. But what causes these beautiful sunsets? According... Read More
11:08am Fri 21 Jul, 2017
Papamoa physiotherapist James Mooney is no runner - golf is his thing - but he's pulling on his running shoes for a good cause in September - The Moa Experience... Read More
10:45am Fri 21 Jul, 2017
How does a private citizen go about closing down a section of state highway? That's the question that arose from Sunday's protest by local iwi who succeeded in closing... Read More
10:09am Fri 21 Jul, 2017
It sits forlornly in all weathers at the front of the Historic Village on 17th Ave - a fading red monument to travel in another age. It's the village stage coach. 'The... Read More
09:37am Fri 21 Jul, 2017
He's a small brown bear, forgivably scruffy, who offers comfort and reassurance - he listens to inner-most secrets and fears, shares adventures, is a great cuddle... Read More
09:03am Fri 21 Jul, 2017
It was a fairytale moment for Joan Forester - an enchanting moment from 12 years of running the popular Tauranga Harbour City Lions book fair. Made all the toil... Read More
04:02pm Fri 14 Jul, 2017
A burbling stream, the bush-clad slopes of the Kaimai ranges above and the sparkling waters of the inner harbour in the distance. What better way to spend a Saturday? The... Read More