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Famous folk inspiring pet names in Tauranga

Jack Reacher, Jack Frost and Jack Black live in Tauranga. Winnie the Pooh and Cindy Lou are also here. But they're not the ones you might be thinking of - they're... Read More

Pāpāmoa widower volunteers for Heart Foundation

After Pāpāmoa widower Gordon Cadman lost his wife of 44 years to a heart attack, he learned he could help others who had been through a similar 'traumatic”... Read More

How to have a fit summer with trainer Levi

It's the busy, silly social season, but Anytime Fitness personal trainer Levi Quitta emphasises balancing 'me time” with 'we time” during the summer... Read More

Men breaking barriers in suicide grief support

Men are often unwilling and unable to express their emotions after the self-inflicted death of their friends and can become isolated quickly, Tauranga-based... Read More

Internship model connects talent with industry

A partnership between Techlam and Scion, a forestry research institute, has unlocked innovation in timber products through a unique international collaboration. Techlam,... Read More

Kofoid wins Baypark midget car thriller

Young California racer Michael `Buddy' Kofoid clinched back-to-back wins in the annual 30-lap international Midget Car feature at Baypark Speedway on Saturday... Read More

Police disappointed with high holiday road toll

Police and other emergency services throughout New Zealand have attended eight fatal crashes so far, where nine people have lost their lives. Police have... Read More

App gives fishing rules at your fingertips

If you're fishing or planning to drop a line in the ocean during the festive season, the best gift you can give yourself is the free NZ Fishing Rules mobile... Read More

Picking up poo to work with penguins

The word council brings to mind mayors and councillors however, there are many more faces behind the scenes of our councils doing amazing mahi. Local Democracy... Read More

Investing in cutting-edge innovation upgrade

Scion has unveiled a $3.6 million upgrade to a key piece of advanced technology, to fill a critical science gap and better support the innovation needed to grow... Read More

Landlord's over-zealous gardening costs him $1120

A landlord who describes himself as "quite passionate" about lawn and garden maintenance has been told to pay $864.30 to his tenants because his gardening disturbed... Read More

Life after being hit by a car in a restaurant

When Rotorua's Sian Habgood has a rare opportunity to go out for a meal with her husband, she carefully picks where they sit. Tables by windows are out... Read More