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Roaring for books and jigsaws

Not the sort of book you would flick through on the pillow before nodding off. But for someone compiling a local history on the Canterbury provincial district,... Read More

Eels wiggle into NI reps

Six months ago Tama Renton was contemplating another season on the back of the scrum with his beloved Rangataua Rugby and Sport Club at Maungatapu. That was until... Read More

Next leg of Hauraki Rail Trail on track

Plans for the 10km Pukorokoro-Miranda to Kaiaua leg of the Hauraki Rail Trail are on the right track and will start blossoming into life this spring says Plains... Read More

Tauranga rebels sail to national protest

Update: The voyage to Wellington by the Extinction Rebellion Tauranga group ended in Gisborne. "Some of the XR crew have reached Wellington hitch hiking. David... Read More

Tauranga man thriving eight years after diagnosis

When specialists told Tauranga man Tony Dodunski he should go home and prepare for the worst he never dreamed he would be riding in a four-hour endurance cycling... Read More

What in the world is Wurli?

On Sunday, those who want to see the ‘nuts and bolts' of how Tauranga's Mighty Wurlitzer works are welcome to come on a guided tour. Scott Harrison will... Read More

Chase star Shaun Wallace to visit Tauranga

The Chase's Shaun Wallace will return to New Zealand next month, his second time this year, for a pub quiz championship. While in the country he will be fitting... Read More

Double header rugby as the Bay takes on Manawatu

Stan van den Hoven, Chris Eves and Joe Johnson are set to make their Steamers debut today against Manawatu at Tauranga Domain. The match will be the final Mitre... Read More

What‘s on - boobs, rugby, country music awards

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. Today we are expecting fine spells with rain developing at night. Also northwesterlies. It's a two-clothing layer day, with... Read More

Guided art tours hit downtown Tauranga streets

There's art in mysterious places. Art writer and painter Pete Morris is paving the way for people to explore the 21 points of interest on the Downtown Tauranga... Read More

One deceased after boat aground at base of Mauao

9am update: Police report that they are in attendance at Mount Maunganui following the discovery of a body in a small motor boat this morning. The body was located... Read More

National weekend forecast

WeatherWatch weather analyst Aaron Wilkinson reports that a cold front is pushing northwards over New Zealand today. Northwesterlies are ahead of the front with... Read More