Local News

Silly spin on a classic story

'You can be called the director, but you can't direct a show without a good team.” It's not a one-man band, but Jonty Climo is the brain behind 16th Avenue... Read More

Let’s take workplace stress seriously

The sun is shining, the birds are singing, the skies are blue, but instead of lazing in a hammock or going for a swim, you're back at work - or maybe you didn't... Read More

An early bird experience

A children's book written to support whanau of premature babies will be gifted free to families whose babies go through one of New Zealand's six Neonatal Intensive... Read More

Council helps to share wildlife message

Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Wildlife Trust founder and Tauranga Holistic Vet Dr Liza Schneider's 10 children's books are being donated to Western Bay libraries... Read More

Enjoy the fun of farming like grandad

Clydesdales, old engines - including vintage cars, motorbikes and farm machinery - will be on show in Kawerau this month at the annual 'Farming like Grandad' event. The... Read More

Jump on the bandwagon Eugenie

PET's a 1.5 litre plastic drink bottle. It lies discarded in the sand of Pilot Bay - a thirst slaked, now empty and abandoned, job done. PET - an anacronym for... Read More

What gives the ‘booch’ it’s buzz?

Be as sniffy as you like about the 'booch', but it's now a 'significant category” in the beverage space. So says Alex Campbell - CEO of Greerton-based Good... Read More

When the scissors fell silent

It didn't make sense. But it did make sense. As a recessive gene claimed more and more of my hair, the longer I would spend in Werner Gamma's barber chair. The... Read More

Dare to ditch the device this summer

In a world of hash tags, iPhones, online trolls and 'selfies', device junkies are being challenged to take a step back this summer. Registered psychologist, coach... Read More

Look before you leap into waterways

Toi Te Ora Public Health is reminding people to be aware of water contamination this summer to minimise the risk of tummy bugs, sore throats and skin infections. Swimming... Read More

A show of ‘country meets city’

All the fun of 'country meets city' is on offer at the Tauranga A&P Lifestyle Show on Sunday, January 13, 2019, at the Tauranga Racecourse on Cameron Rd, Greerton. Tauranga... Read More

A country community show

Katikati A&P Show is about community bringing the town and country together one day each year for a wonderful event, says show president Louellen Davies. 'The... Read More