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Morries about to take over Tauranga

Tauranga man Ziggy King's love for Morris Minors is borne out of his childhood. 'Everyone's got a story about a Morrie - whether they've been in one, been conceived... Read More

‘Why wouldn’t you get checked for prostate cancer?

Within two weeks of his 64th birthday, Neil Adams suffered a heart attack and then found out his prostate cancer was back. 'I'd gone back to work too soon after... Read More

Lions look forward to lookout repairs

News that the Minden Lookout will have thousands of dollars' worth of repairs made is delighting members of the Bethlehem Te Puna Lions who built the structure... Read More

‘My Little Mate with the Big Heart’

The kids should have been there for the book launch - their Dad's biography, 'Victory: The Vic Furlan Story'. 'They would have been so proud,” says an ever... Read More

Décor – much more than a gardenworld!

When Décor Gardenworld opened on a bare Bethlehem site in 1967, Laurie and Lois Clark offered plants for the garden. Today, the store offers so much than... Read More

Garden-driven movie night

PIPS, the passionate proponents of hands-on learning, are cultivating more than just greenery in their school gardens. Nurturing a sense of community and environmental... Read More

See Tauranga in Stitches!

Nearly 300 beautifully stitched items in all colours, shapes, sizes and items will meet visitors to Gate Pa Primary School hall this month as Tauranga Embroiderers'... Read More

Dancing their way to the top!

A group of 11 dancers from Aquinas College have danced where none of their fellow students have before - into the glory of being national champions. The Aquinas... Read More

Spring Fest offers free activities!

With spring finally here, it's time to shake off the winter chill, get more sun on our faces, and look forward to a week full of fun, free activities with Spring... Read More

Explore the Sisley’s paradise

'I'm most happy when my fingers are in the dirt,” says Sue Sisley, as we wander her garden wonderland that her and husband Bill have created during more... Read More

Dressed in purple for a good cause

Tauranga's student body will show their support for people suffering family violence due to the initiative of Ōtūmoetai College student Robert Unsworth. The... Read More

Hospital’s new renal unit doubles dialysis chair n

More dialysis patients can now receive care closer to home with the opening of a 3 million Ōhane Dialysis Unit at Tauranga Hospital signalling a step forward... Read More