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08:00am Fri 06 Aug, 2021
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
08:00am Fri 06 Aug, 2021
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
08:00am Fri 06 Aug, 2021
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
08:00am Fri 06 Aug, 2021
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
08:00am Fri 06 Aug, 2021
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
08:00am Fri 06 Aug, 2021
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
08:00am Fri 06 Aug, 2021
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
08:45am Fri 30 Jul, 2021
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
08:32am Fri 30 Jul, 2021
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
08:31am Fri 30 Jul, 2021
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
08:31am Fri 30 Jul, 2021
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
08:31am Fri 30 Jul, 2021
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