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The sound of silence

Hundreds of hours have gone into Asher Wadsworth's animated silent film Insomnia. The 17-year-old from Te Puna has drawn every frame of the three minute-long... Read More

Stopping stereotypes for Kāinga Ora tenants

Housing provider Kāinga Ora says stereotyping their tenants based on their living circumstances is 'completely inappropriate”. The message comes... Read More

Losing yourself to kidney disease

'It's like being on a roller coaster. You want to get off but you can't. It's just a horrible ride. You're living your worst nightmare.” Murray Milgrew... Read More

Ghosts on bikes!

Pāpāmoa's Powerco Pedal and Pump event at the end of October will follow a uniquely Halloween theme with plenty of opportunities to win bikes and prizes. ... Read More

Artful response

In a first for the Bay of Plenty, textile and pigment artists are combining to produce creativity in a unique way. The artists have been matched for a... Read More

Fire brigade rescue dog from pipe pursuit

Anything is pawsible when you have a dog. Especially if your dog is a New Zealand 2020 agility champion. Tauranga dog owner Cherie Saunders discovered that her... Read More

Problem pests found in Tauranga

With above average summer temperatures predicted, fears have surfaced around sleeper pests becoming a major threat to Bay of Plenty ecosystems. Sleeper... Read More

DHB plans for Covid outbreak

The Bay of Plenty District Health Board say they have an escalation plan in place to increase Intensive Care capacity in case of a Covid-19 outbreak in the... Read More

Sharing history through hīkoi

The panoramic views atop the Pāpāmoa Hills are breathtaking, but most people don't realise the rich history that surrounds them and the rest of the region. ... Read More

Community speak out on Three Waters

The Tauranga community has sent a clear message regarding Three Waters reform, with the majority opposed to the current proposal. Tauranga City Council... Read More

Five nights in a winter wonderland

After living in New Zealand for 22 years, I finally made it to the South Island in the winter of 2021. The rising sun casting a rosy glow over the peaks... Read More

Streaks of Pink at this year’s Hot Pink Walk

Around 3500 people are diagnosed with breast cancer in Aotearoa New Zealand each year. Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga walks in honour of them all... Read More