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Give softball a swing!

If you've ever wanted to give softball a go, Western Bay of Plenty Softball president Paul Goodall says there's still time this season. 'Senior Softball is nearing... Read More

Try Qi Gong’s Eight Section Brocade

Historically speaking, Qi Gong is a methodology of restorative exercise. It is designed to rebuild the body after weakening caused by severe illness or injury,... Read More

Playing a part for others to play

Boots, balls, rackets and more were donated in their dozens at the start of the week in a mass effort of drumming up sports equipment for the community to get out... Read More

Celebrating the life of Ray Morrow

Charismatic and loved by everybody lucky enough to meet him, with a big heart, personality, and a smile that lit up your day. This is how Ray Morrow's family... Read More

Food festival line-up announced

Tastebuds are being tempted with the release of this year's Flavours of Plenty Festival programme. The 11-day festival will feature almost 50 events to showcase... Read More

Preparing the city’s contenders

Tauranga City Council is hosting an information evening this coming Monday, February 19, to help prepare people who are interested in standing as elected members... Read More

The changing face of primary healthcare

A centre of excellence in primary healthcare is opening its books to new patients in the city this year - a result of many years' work to provide leading care to... Read More

Gumboots, alpacas and cowboys!

Danny Gill knows what has pulling power at an A&P show. And he can pick a winner. 'Racing sheep and chooks. People love chickens, especially baby chickens,”... Read More

Ten decades of Thelma

She's 100 years old today, but if that wasn't impressive enough Thelma de Mey thinks she'll give 200 a go too! Why not? Born February 16, 1924, in Tolaga Bay,... Read More

Sheep shagging and shenani‘Kens’

A glass of wine or two, and a muck around in the dress up box has led to two Pongakawa ladies ending up with some likeable larrikin alter egos… You may... Read More

New school finally opens gate to students

The classroom, a toilet next door and a new playground was what Year 4 student Raiden Whiu enjoyed most on his first day at his newly-built school, on Wednesday. 'I... Read More

Celebrating 40 years of vintage machines

The weekend of February 17-18 is unmissable for anyone interested in the history of farming in New Zealand. The Tauranga Vintage Machinery Club's 40th anniversary... Read More