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Bay backing children’s book awards

Tauranga is doing its part to get more children reading, as the Wright Family Foundation announces their sponsorship of the New Zealand Book Awards for Children... Read More

Ceremony to launch Kaituna works

A public ceremony including karakia and speeches will mark the start of construction works for the Kaituna River Re-diversion and Te Awa o Ngatoroirangi Maketū... Read More

Great craic to be found in Ireland

In Ireland, I fast came to learn that not everything is as it seems. Such as the guesthouse in Fethard-on-Sea that wasn't. They had simply never taken the sign... Read More

A twinkle in his eye

He tore out his eyes in anger and threw them into the sky, creating seven stars. And from just a twinkle in Tawhirimatea's eyes, Matariki was born. Matariki,... Read More

Road closed after serious crash

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Taneatua Road, south of Whakatane, which occurred at around 10.15am. It is believed there was only one... Read More

School’s seismograph sensing shakes

If there's an earthquake, no matter how small, the kids at Maungatapu School know about it. In recent weeks pupils coming into the library have been able to check... Read More

Paeroa landmark for sale

The land and buildings housing one of New Zealand's most instantly recognisable cafes is for sale. Paeroa's L&P Cafe Bar and Brasserie boasts a six-metre-tall... Read More

Back-to-back transfers for rescue helicopter

The Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter carried out back-to-back transfers on Friday from Tauranga Hospital. The first was at 2.30pm, for a 71-year-old man with... Read More

Stunning second half surge for All Blacks

An unstoppable seven-try second half blitz by the All Blacks powered them to a 52-11 win over France last night at Eden Park, and lit the touch paper on their... Read More

What’s On? Dancing & Magic

Greetings, sunners, and welcome to the last day of the week. Even though it's June, and the nights are cold, with the sun out during the day it's actually quite... Read More

Misconceptions about electric vehicles

They're expensive! They've got no power! There's nowhere to charge them! These are just a few of the misconceptions Mike Sheaff has encountered when talking about... Read More

Another read in every book

The next Harbour City Lions book fair, the 2019 incarnation, starts from scratch, right here, right now. 'So bring out your books,” says Lion and book fair... Read More