Esther Richards is in a race with political and public sentiment. If she loses the race, it could cost her a few precious weeks of life, and perhaps lead to... Read More

He could pick up pretty much any tool or drive anything with an engine. Alf Quaife was a 'hard-nosed man” with a gentle nature taking his last drive into... Read More

Feelings are still simmering between locals and motorists at the end of Matapihi Road on the fringes of Tauranga Harbour. In an apparent tit-for-tat gesture,... Read More

One man is a Sikh restaurateur in Greerton, the other a Muslim cleric at the Mosque on Tauranga's 18th Avenue. The men live worlds apart but in the same... Read More

It's the heart-warming story of an overly protective father shielding his young child from the horror that unfolded in Christchurch last week. 'What is... Read More

Everyone knows that politicians aren't afraid to use tactics to ensure they're a cut above the rest, but using negativity as a campaign tool appears to be growing... Read More

During war drills as a wee girl, Gwyneth Jones was given a piece of cork to bite down on. The thinking at the time was that it would stop her, and other... Read More

Heather Langley thinks Georgia is 'pure gold'. For her part, Georgia, known as 'Fish' to some college mates, is just happy to be helping someone. 'Like... Read More

Buying the latest clothes may be fashion-forward, but we're taking three steps back when it comes to pollution. More than 3.8 tonnes of clothing is thrown... Read More

They are the meter cheats. They don't want to feed the meter or pay at the parking building, and they have cunningly avoided the gaze of the city's parking warden.... Read More

Gary Hamnett and Lin Keo have a unique friendship. It is a connection that doesn't require words, just a helping hand through the hard times. They first... Read More

You need to choose your words carefully when you are the best debaters in the Bay. Mount Maunganui College's senior debating team took out top honours at... Read More