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The Summers' 65 years

They have lived, loved, worked and travelled together all 65 years of their marriage. They've hardly been out of each other's sight. And here they are - Charles... Read More

Chasing dreams for dream chasers

Mount Maunganui local Krista Davis is a dreamer - but one who is turning her dreams into reality. The alcohol and drug clinician is the founder of the Live for... Read More

Barking, yelping and howling?

When does noise become offensive and objectionable? When does it become untenable? Frustrated neighbours of a kennel and cattery on Welcome Bay Rd say the threshold... Read More

An unshakeable bond with Bee

Times were hard for Bee. She'd lost 1.5kg, she had developed a skin irritation. But worse the starving Beagle had resorted to nicking and eating cat biscuits. And... Read More

Ollie riding for number four

Tauranga 12-year-old Ollie Robinson's big BMX dream is to be world number four. 'Because four is my favourite number,” says Ollie. He's on track with his... Read More

Hallelujah, the cruise ships are here

Should the curb-side evangelists be allowed to badger the tourists straight off the cruise liners? Does the Jehovah's Witness religious literature constitute advertising... Read More

The night life of community patrolling

'Bloody good,” says Bryan McKenzie. That's because it's drizzling, the dark is heavy and oppressive, it's gone midnight and its miserable. 'It'll keep the... Read More

Making a legal dream reality

For 15 years Tauranga's newest solicitor woke up every morning and asked himself one simple question: 'Am I following my true passion?” And for 15 working... Read More

Giving small businesses a big voice

Beauty salons, barbershops, and butchers - there are many small businesses in Tauranga. Tauranga Chamber of Commerce wants to give small business owners a face,... Read More

The tales of Trinity

Trinity has landed on her feet. Just three feet because that's all she's got. But Trinity is still blessed. Because there she is 1.9kg of three-legged dog - about... Read More

The caped crusader

One caped crusader will be among the more than 100 mountain bikers expected to start the Kiwi Crusade in Tauranga next week, from February 28, when the seven-day... Read More

Remembering Harry Scott

Harry Scott was the chief flying instructor at Tauranga Aero Club for 25 years and left the club with a reputation among pilots that survives to this day. The Tauranga... Read More