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Shelter belt fire on SH33, Paengaroa

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a shelter belt fire on State Highway 33 in Paengaroa. 'Due to a shelter belt fire near Maungarangi Rd, State... Read More

Visit to son allows the grand memories to return

Award-winning photographer Bob Tulloch's favourite space has been his deck, particularly one overlooking Omanu Beach. He misses the convivial atmosphere his... Read More

A game for the mind and a bridge to friendship

If you think bridge is just a card game, think again. This timeless classic is much more than a pastime - it's a brain-boosting, friendship-forging adventure... Read More

Japanese choir to perform in Tauranga

The Tokyo based Male Voice choir Chor-Farmer will be performing in Tauranga on October 6 as part of their tour to New Zealand and Australia. This will be... Read More

$3.2M in community funding announced

A total of 272 charitable organisations and scholarship programmes will benefit from this year's Acorn Foundation distributions, marking a 10 per cent increase... Read More

Hunting wild venison for a worthy cause

A Tauranga organisation is on the hunt for wild venison. Hunt for Good, a New Zealand-based not-for-profit initiative, has made a significant impact by donating... Read More

'Devastating' cuts to Whaakata Māori

Cuts to funding television channel Whakata Maori and teacher training is another attack on tangata te whenua, PSA Te Kaihautū Māori Janice Panoho said. 'This... Read More

Black Ferns set to kick-off WXV1 Tournament

The Black Ferns will face Ireland for the third time on September 30 in their opening Test Match at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. 'We know Ireland will be... Read More

Likely reasons for failing University Entrance

Factors linked to a 90 per cent likelihood of not achieving University Entrance have been identified by the Ministry of Education. It says the study could... Read More

Don't fall for this trick again

If you've been scammed in the past, watch out for recovery scams, warns Consumer. 'A recovery scam is when a scammer contacts a known victim and masquerades... Read More

Health officials warn about bacteria in compost

Warmer weather and daylight saving bring many Kiwis out into the garden. Unfortunately, this is also the time when gardeners are most at risk of contracting... Read More

Swimming safety tips for summer

Matthew Strange likes to compare fire with water. Strange is the head of aquatics at Bay Venues. Most of his professional life has been spent working at public... Read More