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Police pathways launches in Tauranga

A new police pathways programme has opened up for students in the Tauranga area. The programme was launched at Bethlehem College last week, with eight schools... Read More

Dressed in red for the heart

Local kindergarten Kids on Nineteen all dressed in red last Friday - not just for Valentine's Day, but for a fundraiser they were holding for Heart Kids. Two... Read More

Adam’s legacy lives on in Matua

It was a cheeky blue and white budgie with the most un-budgie like name of Adam, which inveigled its way into a little girl's heart and kindled a lifelong passion.... Read More

Football agreement breaks new ground

Waikato Bay of Plenty Football (WaiBOP) released a statement last week about a memorandum of understanding between Tauranga City AFC and Tauranga Boys' College. The... Read More

Vehicles galore for a worthy cause

If the roar of an engine gets you going, you like shiny things or you're weak at the knees because of a big set of wheels, the Tauranga Auto Extravaganza is where... Read More

It’s all about the Ford

Ford Muscle Car Club Tauranga's All Ford Day is entering its 21st year. On display on March 1 will be everything Ford alongside Peter Cramp and his 79 XD Ford... Read More

“My soul is in the sky”

He is a suave, urbane 16-year-old with a vision. 'Ultimately I want a career as an airline pilot,” says Sam Inskeep. He may dream of Boeing 777-300's but... Read More

The true power of pedal power

The plucky 14-year-old might be running the gauntlet of every bus, truck and car on busy Cameron Road each day, but her daily jaunts up and down sniper alley still... Read More

Pre-season league hit-out resurrected

The Coastline Rugby League it breathing life into its dormant pre-season, 9's rugby league tournament. And this weekend, after a 10 to 15 year hiatus, at least... Read More

The true meaning of love

Holdens aren't cars, they're a faith. And with that faith severely shaken this week, three Holden disciples have gathered in a cul-de-sac at the bottom of 17th... Read More

Keep both eyes open on gangs

Be concerned, but don't be alarmed. It's a call for calm and perspective from a Canterbury academic after Tauranga was rocked by a double-fatal shooting, a running... Read More

Row, row, rowing the new boat

It's been 15 years since Otumoetai College had a new rowing boat, but this week a blessing was held to welcome one to the shed. The waka has been named Kopurererua... Read More