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For the wellbeing of all

There's a well-versed whakataukī (proverb) in Māori first expounded by King Tāwhiao and endorsed by past and present followers of the Kīngitanga that goes: ... Read More

Tackling male stigma in early childhood education

A lack of male influence in early childhood education has inspired a Wintec student to create a book about restoring mana in men. Master of Applied Innovation... Read More

Bay teams ready to squash competition

The Devoy Squash and Fitness Centre will host the New Zealand Secondary Schools Squash tournament for the very last time this weekend after three successful... Read More

New Shoots celebrates roots

A Bay of Plenty children's centre that's credited with leading the way in early childhood education is marking a major milestone. New Shoots Children's... Read More

Reflecting on the kiwifruit season

The Bay of Plenty kiwifruit industry registered a record-breaking season in 2021, despite some of the biggest challenges ever faced by the sector. In the... Read More

Bay woman loving navy life

Krystal Sims has been a Naval Reservist since 2016. Known as an Ordinary Maritime Trade Operator, or OMTO, Krystal was born in Tauranga and raised in the Coromandel. She... Read More

A symphony of shows

Mauao is to get its own soundtrack as part of the Tauranga Arts Festival. The programme for the festival that runs from October 21-31 has been released... Read More

On top of the world

Members of the world-conquering Blackcaps cricket team visited Tauranga this week, showing off the distinctive Mace trophy they secured by beating India in... Read More

Rescue reunion 21 years on

Emotions are visibly on show as a special reunion at Tauranga's Ian Pain Memorial Hangar, home of the TECT Rescue Helicopter, takes place. Lathan Borell,... Read More

Surprise proposal is a real show-stopper

A Tauranga woman's surprise proposal proved a real show stopper on stage at singer Mitch James' concert in Hamilton last weekend. Kat Clark devised the... Read More

Lessons learned from sailing tragedy

The sinking of the Essence, which cost Tauranga skipper Stuart Pedersen his life, could have been avoided if storm covers were fitted to the cabin windows,... Read More

A man with a digger and a can-do attitude

A down to earth, caring man who gave hours of his time and wanted nothing in return is being fondly remembered by the Tauranga community. Rex McIntyre died... Read More