On opening a copy of Aquinas College PTA's newly published cook book, ‘From Our Kitchen', I'm struck first by the images. Photos of people stand alongside... Read More

For some, Christmas is the time of year to give back and reflect on the year that has been. It is also a time to give loved one's presents. But if you are... Read More

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. It's a beautiful day in the Bay! E wha atu ano o nga po tae noa ki te whakanui tatou i te whanautanga o te Karaiti. Kia hari... Read More

I've discovered that the charity shops around town have much more than just pre-loved items. Often it's possible to find unused treasures, once bought and now... Read More

Topping off the Christmas pavlova with kiwifruit may be more costly than last year, but strawberry prices are down as the holidays approach, says Stats NZ. Prices... Read More

The government has confirmed the minimum wage will be going up by $1.20 next year. It's the next step towards the government's plan for the minimum... Read More

The subject of rates is always going to be something many homeowners can debate about and that is exactly what happened at a long-awaited public meeting between... Read More

Port of Tauranga is looking forward to participating in discussions on the future of the Upper North Island Supply supply chain. Chief Executive, Mark Cairns,... Read More

The fact the Mills Reef building will be put to good use makes it easier to leave, says the winery's director Tim Preston on the eve of departure. Mills Reef... Read More

The whānau on one of New Zealand's most intriguing islands have just received a licence to grow medicinal cannabis. Grown outside in the Matakana Island sunshine,... Read More

In a split decision, the Environment Court has dismissed iwi and residents' appeals against the proposed expansion of the water bottling plant at Otakiri. The... Read More

A venture to export high quality, edible seaweed ‘wakame' from the Coromandel Harbour to Japan is making good progress. Coromandel Town company Wakame Fresh... Read More