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Firefighters honoured for 205 years of service

As at Monday, October 13 ,we have responded to 257 calls for the calendar year to date. We have been back to being busy again with 13 calls for the fortnight... Read More

NPC: Otago outmuscles Steamers in semifinal clash

The Bay of Plenty Steamers' Bunnings NPC campaign came to a painful halt on Friday night after a heavy 41-17 semifinal loss to Otago under the roof at Forsyth Barr... Read More

The never-ending tide of tyres in Tauranga harbour

Sea Cleaners has removed nearly 21 million litres of rubbish from New Zealand's waterways since 2002 — and now the national not-for-profit is making waves... Read More

Government’s Medical Products Bill taking shape

Cabinet papers released this month show key government decisions around pharmacy ownership and advertising of medicines, which will be part of the upcoming Medical... Read More

Alice sprinkles generosity at luncheon

Crystal glass with patterns, porcelain animal characters, some painted with fruits and flowers. For 40 years, Katikati resident Alice Gumbley has sprinkled... Read More

Veteran runner keeps Te Puke spirit alive

Running coach Selwyn Mawkes was instrumental in resurrecting the Te Puke Harriers programme about 10 years ago. He provided training six days a week, including... Read More

Steampunk spirit shines for Tauranga’s Dugmore

Founding member of Steampunk Tauranga, Ann Dugmore has spent the past decade immersed in the imaginative retro-futuristic world of goggles, gowns, and Victorian... Read More

Rising leader aims for future of service

At 18, Tauranga's Macy Svendsen already wears more uniforms than most people do in a lifetime. Between leading fellow cadets in the Western Bay of Plenty Cadet... Read More

Kaimai School gains new principal

Matthew Jackson recently stepped into bigger shoes - or gumboots - as Kaimai School's new principal. He's twelve days into the role, having embarked on his new... Read More

Council stands by plaza project despite criticism

A Pukehina man, who has labelled the Te Puke Plaza refurbishment a waste of money, has also called for the reinstatement of car parking spaces in the location. Richard... Read More

Basketball tournament marks 10 years in Tauranga

The Tauranga Classic has grown to become New Zealand's premier basketball tournament, attracting top players from across New Zealand, Australia and the United... Read More

Waterfront: $38k plan to combat burnouts, drug use

A waterfront neighbourhood resident plagued by burnouts and public drug use says new safety changes will have a positive impact. The issues were ruining Harbour... Read More