He could be forgiven for having an identity crisis. Braden Smith auditioned for Finn - thick by all accounts. But he ended up Freddy - a bit of a slob, more concerned... Read More

Bella is the pauper, who by a blessing, became the princess. She is of dubious parentage. Her parents are unknown. She is the product of some spontaneous union... Read More

It's a love story of sorts. Russell loved Sandy. Sandy loved Russell. They both loved sail boats. Everything was just lovely. But Russell had another love. A secret... Read More

Tauranga's Matariki celebrations are in full swing and this Sunday the public will have a chance to participate in one of the most popular events. Matariki Kite... Read More

There's been a strong and repeated call for higher levels of vaccination in the Bay of Plenty after confirmed cases of measles around the country. 'The vaccine... Read More

Some of Tauranga's bigwigs will be baring their legs in the middle of winter this year and it's all for a good cause. Local politicians are trading in their suit... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty school students and adults alike are encouraged to look around the house this long weekend and stop waste going to landfill by turning it... Read More

Ladies, it's time to get out your pearls, tassels and boa feathers and head to The Grateful Gatsby. Bethlehem Baptist Church is opening its doors for another of... Read More

Craig Wilson's wife Kat was diagnosed with terminal metastatic melanoma in late 2014. The brave husband shares his story as part of Waipuna Hospice's Shorts4Waipuna... Read More

If you see hundreds of motorcycle riders cruising towards Edgecumbe this Sunday, make sure to give them a toot or a wave. They'll be part of the S.O.S Edgecumbe... Read More

His big grin gleamed from the newspaper. The cheeky face of Hamish Rieger, a young man who sailed with Nic Charrington, the first mate, second in command on the... Read More

'I am special. l am very special.” Thirteen-year-old Sophie Turner is special because she has succeeded - she has confronted some deeply challenging personal... Read More