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Veteran musician on importance of prostate checks

When Brendan Dugan is on-stage, he often talks of his prostate cancer diagnosis . 'Afterwards, I always get men come up to me to talk about it, wondering... Read More

$300m Kawerau wood pellet plant to cut coal use

Construction of a $300 million wood pellet plant in the Eastern Bay of Plenty is expected to start next month, with hopes it could reduce coal use. Kawerau... Read More

Free tennis event in Tauranga welcomes all ages

Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty residents young and old can fall in love with tennis this Sunday. Seven local clubs will open their doors and courts to... Read More

Broken arm doesn't stop Mount indoor bowler

Billie Wallace kneels down to bowl her first bowl. She's not only concentrating on the line, but she's also trying extra hard to keep her balance. That's... Read More

Gang member’s jail term upheld after attack

A man was left without the use of his legs permanently after five gang associates attacked him in his home and stole his wallet and cellphone. Details... Read More

Tauranga boxer set for World Championships debut

Tauranga-based boxer Wesley Cameron is stepping onto the world stage this week as he represents New Zealand at the prestigious World Amateur Boxing Championships... Read More

Rugby, music and more of the Ulster Irish

Next weekend Katikati will travel 150 years back in time with a series of events to mark the arrival of the Ulster Irish settlers in 1875. The sports, the... Read More

New DoC apps let Kiwis aid marine conservation

New Zealanders are being urged to turn everyday moments into marine conservation wins, as the Department of Conservation launches two new citizen science tools... Read More

Families feeling the pinch of cost-of-living

Mother of two Helen Gilby says keeping up with the cost of basics gets tougher every year. 'Basic costs, which you can only rearrange and cut so many times,”... Read More

Te Puke charity walk highlights daily struggles

The best-laid plans don't always fall into place, and that's certainly true of a recent attempt to walk from Auckland to Te Puke. The Hub Te Puke general... Read More

Family plea for sightings of missing man

Police are still urgently appealing for sightings of 39-year-old Aydan, who has now not been seen for three weeks. Aydan was last seen in Chartwell in the... Read More

Key roadworks to affect traffic on Cambridge Rd

Cambridge Rd motorists and residents can expect temporary disruptions this month, as work ramps up on a major upgrade at the State Highway 29 Tauriko intersection. Construction... Read More