City Life

House of Science's new home

From Sulphur Point to the city centre, House of Science has moved into the heart of Tauranga and doubled the size of its organisation in the process. After calling... Read More

When library books come alive

He was a suicidal muso at one time. She was an immigrant Muslim mum. And she - now a he - is a transgender teen. They are each a story. And as stories they become... Read More

Main goals for Mainstreet

New Mount Mainstreet manager Ingrid Fleming reckons she has a great base to work and build on. But three challenges for the Mount do come to mind that she wants... Read More

Two-wheeled treasure hunt

Ready, set, go! Bayride Motorcycles is challenging motorbike riders to take part in their annual treasure hunt around the Bay this Sunday, May 29. The event is... Read More

Shorts4Todd

The Bay never seems to be so cold that you can't put your boardies on. For Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller that's certainly the case. Todd will be wearing his shorts... Read More

Hands-on care for the elderly

A care facility that truly cares and nurtures it's residents, Mitchell Court Rest Home in Matua offers a comfortable lifestyle for the elderly. Manager and owner... Read More

Moa Park's new barbecue

Mount Maunganui Lions Club is sizzling up a storm this lunch time. They are unveiling the new barbecue they have donated to Moa Park. Club secretary George Pocock... Read More

Labour preparing to make a charge

They were hunkered down behind locked doors in the Arataki Community Centre and plotting. 'It starts right here,” says Phil Twyford, senior Labour politician,... Read More

Gearing up for round two

The country's had its say, $26 million has been spent and the alternative flag has been committed to the shredder without so much as a flutter. But that doesn't... Read More

Time to flex for fitness

The Flex Fitness Gym Mount Maunganui is under new ownership and management - and they are celebrating! New owner John Appel is passionate about helping people achieve... Read More

Reclaiming beaches from the dogs

It was a pilgrimage of sorts back to her roots in the Bay of Plenty, to where she grew up and was educated. She read her poetry at an Anzac Day commemoration but... Read More

Things are getting ‘Dunne’

It's just gone 8.45am, she's taking her three-year-old to day care, she's fending off a pesky reporter on hands free, dispelling myths, contemplating the essence... Read More