Imagine a transport hub, information centre and accommodation provider all in one location in downtown Mount Maunganui. That's the vision local architect Mark Wassung... Read More

Do you live or own property in Papamoa? Then the Papamoa Residents and Ratepayers Association wants you. The group - previously the Papamoa Progressive Association... Read More

No more foggy, cracked mirrors, and no more dark and dingy cubicles that encourage unsightly graffiti. Otumoetai College students will be toileting in relative... Read More

Information packs went out to 477,000 Maori voters this week as the 2018 Maori Electoral Option gets underway. The option runs from April 3-August 2 and allows... Read More

It's a precursor to the 2018 duck shooting season. But be reassured - no mallards, shovelers or paradise ducks will be harmed in the running of this event. It's... Read More

I walked to work this week - 19 minutes door-to-door - just because Martin Parkes suggested indirectly that I should. I walked to work a second morning, again at... Read More

It was enough to melt the heart of a proud young mum - her special wee boy heaving weights around in his own special way at an aspiring athletes meeting in Tauranga. 'He... Read More

It's a simple, procedural, postal by-election to fill a vacancy at Tauranga City Council, but three weeks out from the close of voting, there has been a heated... Read More

'The truth is, libraries are raucous clubhouses for free speech, controversy and community.” Paula Poundstone, the American comic, author, actress amongst... Read More

'After nine months out of work, I got my dream job. The only problem was that there was limited parking around. I took a chance and got caught. Okay, I will pay... Read More

Farm Street residents fighting a proposed bus interchange on their street have been told their protest could result in Baypark being considered as a temporary location. Residents... Read More

They're a staple at modern A&P shows, attracting huge crowds eager to see men - and increasingly women - flex their muscles. Strongman competitions are a growing... Read More