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Ex-teacher’s path: crisis to PhD

This article discusses suicide and mental health issues. If you need support, helpline information can be found at the bottom of this story. At age 27, Lynda... Read More

Paralysed Mount Maunganui new mum’s big step

Casey Brady was told in 2017 a spinal cord injury would mean she would never walk again. Ever since, she's been working to prove that prediction wrong. And... Read More

SH35 down to one lane for six months

A stretch of State Highway 35 between Ōpōtiki and Te Kaha will be down to one lane for six months from April 28, weather permitting, as crews begin repairing... Read More

Award-winning holiday home film debuts

After four years of filming, the journey of the Chodge, a multiple award-winning holiday home at Lake Whakamaru, is set to make its big screen debut at Event... Read More

Katikati Arts Junction repair works begin

Katikati's creative hub is getting some much-needed attention, with weather-damaged parts of the Arts Junction building being repaired over the next few months. The... Read More

College boys win with gasp-filled comedy

A group of 19 Tauranga Boys' College drama students are heading to Wellington in June to perform their 15-minute take of two scenes from The Taming of the Shrew... Read More

Nominations open for Te Puke Citizen of the Year

It's all about singing the praises of those who work hard for the community. Creative Te Puke is calling for local people, clubs or groups to nominate locals... Read More

Te Puke hosts free hazardous waste disposal day

Have you got old poisons, pool chemicals or garden sprays lurking in your shed? Registrations are now open for MyHazWaste, a free, organised drop-off day... Read More

What's On: Jazz, Easter and cupcakes

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService forecasts a stormy, thundery day,... Read More

Rockin’ fitness for those 50-plus!

The 1980s hit End of the Line by The Travelling Wilburys is cranked up loud at an exercise class that's not only great for the body, but also good for the soul. 'It... Read More

Burling surprise young sailors' at prizegiving

Ask and you shall receive. For three young sailors from the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club, it's a notion they will long remember. Before last week's... Read More

Earthquake and renewable energy a focus in Vanuatu

New Zealand is boosting support to Vanuatu to recover from last year's earthquake and develop its renewable energy sector, Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters... Read More