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The excitement that is Hungerball

Picture a six-sided inflatable arena where you can play soccer, hockey and other ball games with up to 12 people either on your feet or in a wheelchair. That's... Read More

70 years of Ōmokoroa’s farming families

Fish leaping into boats, transporting cream by horse and cart, haymaking in the 40s, fancy dress parties, socials and dances - it all comes to life in a newly-published... Read More

National tournament serving up great tennis

At 70 years old, Sue Jamieson doesn't consider herself a senior - especially when it comes to tennis. There are players 20 years older than her still competing... Read More

Simply BMW

The first Bay of Plenty meet for a BMW club that has quickly grown to over 3000 members nationwide will be held in Mount Maunganui on Sunday. Doctor Cuts... Read More

Beachgoers urged to swim at patrolled locations

King tides, increased surf activity from tropical cyclones and outgoing tides during the hottest part of the day are contributing factors to the huge number... Read More

Students pumped for healthy habits

Western Bay of Plenty children have started the New Year on the right foot, with new kicks and healthy habits. Students at Katikati Primary took part in... Read More

Twelve Angry Men

It is 1957, and 12 men have been led into a jury room in a New York City court of law. They are given final instructions about determining the verdict... Read More

Community urged to save more water

Tauranga City Council is urging residents and visitors to follow the Water Watchers Plan and save more water. Despite the sprinkler ban already in place, flow... Read More

Conservation and concerts collide

A Pāpāmoa woman has combined her love of nature and music by organising series of gigs at Te Puna Quarry Park. Amber McNicol was inspired to start the... Read More

Marathon man

The Auckland Marathon is celebrating its 30th anniversary this Sunday, and one Pāpāmoa resident has more attachment to the event than most. Allan Shadbolt... Read More

Humpty Dumpty on the mend

All the king's horses and all the king's men may not be able to put Humpty Dumpty back together again, but artists Sam Allen and Ally Drury are busy mending... Read More

Child vaccine rollout begins

More than half-a-million doses of Pfizer vaccine have arrived in New Zealand ahead of the Covid vaccine rollout for children. From Monday, January 17, children... Read More