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Stink bug fears for Bay horticulture

The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug is yet to invade New Zealand, but Bay of Plenty kiwifruit growers say it is only a matter of time before the pest settles in.... Read More

Old salt and a fresh breeze

The Tauranga Tornados sailing fleet is gearing up for race season, with group members more than ready to start gliding across the water. The fleet attracts... Read More

Hearing is believing

Brienna Horn's face lights up every morning when her cochlear implants are switched on. The 13-month old Mount Maunganui baby is profoundly deaf and has... Read More

Brewing up a plan to get youth voting

'We had a harder time than these jumped up spoiled brats.” 59-year-old Shirley's caustic comment on youth in a 'letter to the editor'. Now those very... Read More

From source to sea

Water is a very precious commodity. Our very existence depends on it. That's why the Tauranga City Council is throwing open the doors to its Oropi water... Read More

Papamoa school cycle track raises concerns

A Papamoa resident is worried construction of a cycle track at a neighbouring primary school will compromise his privacy and security. The school says the track... Read More

Sharing culture through art

Art is a fantastic communication tool and can sometimes express what words can't. More than 20 artists will be expressing their culture and have their unique... Read More

Love never leaves us

It's a local story reminiscent of The Notebook - a story of love, dedication and never giving up. Local musician Jack Moyle and his wife Barbara live day-to-day... Read More

Reviving horticulture education in Katikati

What began as a project to create a new, innovative and attractive horticulture course for Katikati College students has morphed into offering education and... Read More

Underpass fiasco heats up

As D-Day - D for demolition - draws near for the Bayfair underpass, the action group fighting for its retention as part of the new B2B highway development,... Read More

Walking for memory

Mount Maunganui will be awash in a sea of purple on September 28 as people take to the streets to raise awareness of dementia. The Alzheimers Tauranga Memory... Read More

Claydons answer call of synchro

Ella Claydon had finished with dancing but loved the pool. Synchronised swimming was a perfect fit. 'She went for a look-see,” says Mum Lorna Claydon.... Read More