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Glass half full for this artist

It was a subtle change of language - a tweak of her words and the online audience she was targeting. It doubled Tauranga glassmaker Jo Tricker's income in a year. After... Read More

Artworks grace Whakatane Library

Whakatane residents are invited to Te Koputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatane Library and Exhibition Centre to hear about artist Kirstin Carlin's work. Kirstin,... Read More

Chiefs lacking inspiration

You would think the Chiefs squad would be good enough to handle the loss of inspirational captain Sam Cane. But clearly not, judging by the evidence shown so... Read More

Andy Belcher - Legendary versatile photographer

I was having a coffee at Grindz with Andy Belcher recently, and we browsed through his book of over 200 photographs. Girls in red cat suits on the back of motorcycles,... Read More

Car on fire on Kaimai Range

A car is on fire on SH29 in the Kaimai Range. A motorist reported to SunLive that the incident happened about 7.15pm on Saturday night, near the Old Kaimai Rd. "The... Read More

Ute crash at Welcome Bay roundabout

Update: Police received reports of a crash at the intersection of SH29 and Welcome Bay Road, Hairini, around 6.20pm on Saturday. A ute reportedly rolled. One... Read More

Imam Ahmed Ghoneim responds to Tauranga community

Ahmed Ghoneim, the Imam at Tauranga Mosque on 18th Ave, opened the doors of the mosque early this afternoon to welcome in all the people congregated outside. 'Last... Read More

School bus routes set to change

Bay of Plenty Regional Council has taken to Facebook to advise parents and students of changing school bus routes. Routes that will change starting Monday March... Read More

Tauranga street lights to be upgraded

Tauranga City Council has started converting street lights across the city to LED lighting. Over the next 12 months, approximately 7,000 street lights in residential... Read More

‘Mowing the Bay since 1988’

Mowing lawns for 30 years and battling cancer for 25 of those years, still with a smile on his face. That was Bernie Sheddan. Bernard, more commonly known as... Read More

Greerton Village fayre a hit

Many people have headed out to Greerton today, to either take part in or attend the 2019 Greerton Village Fayre Vintage, Retro and Steampunk event. The third... Read More

Tauranga vigil planned in support of Christchurch

As people around the country, come to terms about what has happened in Christchurch, back here in Tauranga, people are visiting local mosques and are planning... Read More