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Hamilton to host rugby sevens

Wellington has lost the New Zealand leg of the rugby sevens world series, with Hamilton confirmed as host for the next two years. Once one of the most popular events... Read More

Online application for Acorn funding

This year's Acorn Foundation funding round has opened with preliminary applications now being accepted. Acorn Foundation Operations Manager Margot McCool says charities... Read More

Coldest night this year

Thought it was cold getting out of bed this morning - it was. Tauranga experienced the coldest night so far this year, with an overnight low of 2.8C - which was... Read More

Paradox murals rumour ‘not true’

'Morning,” the email sent to this reporter starts off. 'I had heard a rumour about the street art being painted over in about a month's time. Do you know... Read More

Small girl with a big heart

'Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for all the blessings you gave us.” It's a little prayer uttered by seven-year-old Emma Mischewski when she's being driven... Read More

Road works on major Tauranga highway

Motorists are being warned of major road works planned for the Tauranga Harbour Bridge tonight. The works are expected to be carried out in the Tauranga bounds... Read More

Golden deluge for Kiwi kayakers

New Zealand kayakers have stormed to their best-ever World Cup performance, collecting four gold medals after some team boat heroics on the final day of the opening... Read More

Competing to be the very best

They have to be the best of the best - at everything. They don't know what will be thrown at them, but they do know they have to ace it and be better than everyone... Read More

Big wins for locals at Plumbing Awards

They're two of the best in the country. And they're Tauranga's. Apprentice plumber Brendan Baker and newly qualified drainlayer Colby Baker - good mates and work... Read More

Mount surfer advances at World Games

Mount Maunganui surfer Raiha Ensor and fellow Kiwi Ella Williams have successfully kicked off the Kiwi campaign at the International Surfing Association (ISA) World... Read More

Weather warmer on Tuesday

The MetService expects temperatures to pick up again on Tuesday, as the cold weather continues this weekend. Several roads will hold hazards in the form of ice... Read More

A boatie’s best insurance

It's been a successful morning for the local Coastguard, who held their MayDay fundraising event down beside the new tidal stairs on the waterfront. One of the... Read More