The stellar act of Te Puke's historic kiwifruit festival is returning this month in a first step towards breathing life back into the iconic event after an estimated... Read More

He's a four-year-old Singaporean with a sad and rare genetic disorder and he's inveigled his way into the hearts of the Watsons 8500 kilometres away here in Tauranga. 'I... Read More

It was an old-fashioned standoff in a right-of-way in Welcome Bay. The contractors wanted to get into a subdivision for a concrete pour. But there was a blockade.... Read More

There are three young girls that won't let the ways of the world bring them down. Three 11-year-olds with better self-esteem than some women in their 20s. And they... Read More

It's an anthology of stories that will shock, inspire and encourage. It's also a celebration of brave and inspirational women. The book has an elongated, no nonsense... Read More

A local hobbyist film editor is putting out a call for people to dig out their old home movies of Tauranga. Brian Pinny is hoping to collate as much historical footage... Read More

It's an amalgam of athleticism, creativity and artistry. Or a hybrid of swimming, dance and gymnastics - either way it's glamorous athletes performing synchronised,... Read More

His name is Ranchdolls Alexander - 'Alex' to those close to him. It's a name that smacks a little of privilege, a bit pommy public school. But he is privileged,... Read More

Papamoa harpist Felicity Whale has been awarded the prestigious Sir Douglas Myers scholarship to study at Cambridge University in England. Known as Fizzi, the 18-year-old... Read More

He could be forgiven for having an identity crisis. Braden Smith auditioned for Finn - thick by all accounts. But he ended up Freddy - a bit of a slob, more concerned... Read More

Bella is the pauper, who by a blessing, became the princess. She is of dubious parentage. Her parents are unknown. She is the product of some spontaneous union... Read More

Tauranga's Matariki celebrations are in full swing and this Sunday the public will have a chance to participate in one of the most popular events. Matariki Kite... Read More