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Unsung heroes of the golf course

With big tournaments like the Carrus Tauranga Open, we often focus on the big names and the big hitters - the guys and girls out on the green. But there's a lot... Read More

The sign which stood up to flood

A sign promoting Kyle Stevenson's business is one of the few structures in Edgecumbe to successfully withstand the full brunt of the Rangitaiki River, when it broke... Read More

Chilly weather to grip the country

Summer continues to fade away, especially for those more northern regions still sweating under hot weather as little as a week or two ago. 'No matter how you dice... Read More

Councils blown away by volunteer numbers

The number of people who have put their hand up to help clean-up Edgecumbe since floodwaters have receded has blown away local councils. More than 1190 people have... Read More

Today's weather with Rosalie

Today is a three-layer-of-clothing day. It's fine with south easterlies dying out in the morning. Remember to still wear sun protection if you're heading outdoors.... Read More

Eight mussel barges issued notices

Maritime New Zealand teamed up with Maritime Police to conduct health and safety inspections on 15 mussel barges in the Coromandel and Firth of Thames recently. The... Read More

A final ‘bon voyage’ next Monday

Tauranga locals are being encouraged to help send off the 2016/17 cruise ship season in style when the final ship setting sail next Monday. The 80th and final cruise... Read More

Police cleared over non-fatal shooting

The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found two officers were justified in shooting a man following a domestic incident in the Waikato. The Kerepehi man,... Read More

Roundabout driver goes wrong way

As defined on the New Zealand Transport Agency website, a roundabout is a central island in the middle of an intersection where all vehicles must travel to the... Read More

Battle of Passchendaele competition open

The 2017 Battle of Passchendaele multi-media competition is now open for submissions. On October 12, 1917, 845 New Zealanders died at Bellevue Spur, part of the... Read More

Footballers heading to Masters Games

Members of Tauranga City United AFC will be representing our city when they head up to Auckland for the World Masters Games on Friday. The squad of 19 will be playing... Read More

Sofles’ simply stunning street art

A work of art currently on display at the Tauranga Art Gallery as part of the Paradox Inside exhibition could teach many of us an important life lesson: Take a... Read More