A Mount woman's mission is a bit like The Proclaimers song '500 miles' except she'll be running. Deb Gee has committed to running 12 marathons in 12 months... Read More

The materials in Hamilton artist Nancy Tschetner's studio are a little different from normal. Armed with just sand, adhesive, and a paint brush, she lovingly... Read More

Hockey has changed immensely in 100 years - original sticks resembled candy canes, balls were made of leather filled with wool or cork and games were played... Read More

For Margaret Cowey-Rodger, a new challenge began on a campervan trip with husband Ian Rodger around south-west Australia. 'We came across a kangaroo and... Read More

Tauranga Riding for the Disabled and its 120-strong volunteer team have taken time out to celebrate and recognise all the hard work with an awards ceremony... Read More

If you've got too many kids, farming them out is the key. Black, brown, white and mottled. All up there's 100 baby male goats waiting to be adopted. Animal... Read More

An 'influx' of elderly people in Tauranga are turning to social service providers for accommodation support after finding themselves facing homelessness. Tommy... Read More

Tauranga man Alessio Di Giandomenico knows more than most about how hard it can be to get work experience, let alone employment. After numerous unsuccessful... Read More

There's a certain buzz in the rest home community around election time. This year it's a bit different with fewer candidates popping by and even the traditional... Read More

On the brink of lockdown, Whakamarama's Billy 'Mushroom' Roy launched Marama's Mushrooms, a business that sells grow-your-own oyster mushroom blocks online. ... Read More

The message to wear a face covering on public transport appears to have been heard by Tauranga residents. Wearing protective masks or face coverings on... Read More

Tauranga school students will get another year of free bus use following a Bay of Plenty Regional Council Public Transport Committee Meeting last week. The... Read More