City Life

Siouxsie Wiles joins House of Science

Award-winning science communicator and 2018 New Zealander of the Year finalist, Dr Siouxsie Wiles, is joining Tauranga-based House of Science as its new science... Read More

Ford Road fish take a break

Surfcasters can enjoy one last fish on the lower Kaituna River this weekend before road access to Te Tumu Cut closes for six months. Ford Road access to... Read More

Permanent generosity

Black and grey with basic line work and symbols is Barry Black's speciality, and he's leaving a lasting effect on people - not just in tattoo form. Tattooing... Read More

Try-scoring festival expected in Baywide final

The best two teams will contest the Baywide Premier 1 final at Te Puke's Murray Salt Stadium from 2.45pm tomorrow. Te Puke Sports host Te Puna in what is... Read More

Te Puke students shall go to the ball

Tracey Fawcett loves playing fairy godmother. 'You shall go to the ball,” she says, as she waves her imaginary wand. For the second year in a row, the Vector... Read More

‘I want to be just like you’

Ariana Lauder is an all-or-nothing person. She walks around like she owns the show, with bright coloured dresses, perfectly manicured nails and sky-high heels. Her... Read More

Uncluttering will come at a cost

If motorists are part of the problem, they should be part of the solution. And part of that solution could be a regional fuel tax, according to Tauranga Labour... Read More

Mum calls the shots, so shush!

Joanne Wynyard is 'mother' to 23 boys - 23 strapping, testosterone-charged, headstrong, know-it-better-than-you young athletes who collectively are the Papamoa... Read More

Her memory lives on in the pages

Maddi McKenzie was a real character. When Raeleen Van Aalst first met her she was three years old and she loved dinosaurs and dragons, while Raeleen's own daughter... Read More

A little girl with an iron will

'Cartwheels - I can't do cartwheels.” That's the measure a 9-year-old with a glorious mop of strawberry blond hair, a liberal dusting of freckles, and backbone... Read More

The Welcoming Babes Red Hatters have won the right

When a woman reaches that magical age of 50, they often become 'invisible'. Invisible as consumers, invisible as the 'eye candy' they were once were considered... Read More

Rugby refs letter aims to kick abuse to touch

A strongly-worded letter from Bay of Plenty Rugby Union chiefs to all clubs and schools asking them to clean up their act on the sideline abuse of match officials... Read More