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What to do if a rich friend invites you on holiday

You know that free-spirited friend, the one with way more disposable income than you? It is possible at some stage they will - if they have not already -... Read More

Gales and rain affecting parts of NZ this week

Heavy rain and severe northwest gales have been forecast for many central and southern areas, said the MetService An intense front, embedded in a strong and... Read More

Kiwi sex toy company denied BNZ business account

A women-owned Kiwi sexual wellness brand has claimed it was denied a business account with the Bank of New Zealand as the nature of its operations were 'outside... Read More

Cowling clinches title with daring move at Baypark

Finding just enough room to power a wide-bodied Super Saloon Car between his closest rival and a lapped car earned national champion Chris Cowling an exciting... Read More

Milking does & making cheese, all in a day's work

Thanks to goat milk, Andrea Gauland's son's eczema cleared up within two weeks. "He was a walking rash at seven years old because he drank a lot of... Read More

Tauranga builder's licence suspended

A builder made a false insurance claim on a $1.3 million policy after heavy rain caused damage to a site he was working on and for which he had failed to... Read More

Whakaari/White Island survivors to mark five years

A memorial service marking the fifth anniversary of the Whakaari/White Island eruption will be attended by 33 survivors and family members, including Australian... Read More

Cunning ruse revamps employee’s home

When Stoney Creek accounts administrator Donna Rieger was diagnosed with terminal cancer, owners Brent and Juanita McConnell stepped up, transforming her final... Read More

Tauranga city: fluoride-free water tap at border?

Fluoride-free water could be available for Tauranga residents willing to travel outside the city to access it. The Tauranga City Council has had conversations... Read More

Vote now for most stunning Christmas lights

Voting is open for the 2024 Tremains Christmas Lights Trail through Tauranga and the Western Bay, with an 'outstanding” 62 homes and businesses lit up... Read More

Rural artist inspired by the beauty of birds

For Jenny Moed-Korpela, birds are more than just a subject for her paintings - they are a lifelong passion. Growing up in Finland, Jenny's love of birds grew... Read More

Tauranga retailers confident ahead of Christmas

Tauranga retailers are upbeat about the lead-up to Christmas just days after Bay of Plenty shoppers spent more than $11 million over three days of Black Friday... Read More