Marcel Currin writes: I was woken last Sunday by three little boys who jumped on to my bed to wish me happy Father's Day.

If there is one standout piece of education advice that I hope my children - or any - take, it would be to read, read, and read, writes Annemarie Quill

They used to have debutante balls and now they have strip-a-thons. It's the new etiquette for the elite.

As part of the plan to revitalise the central city, a proposal is under way to bring a 75-metre waka to Tauranga's waterfront.

The story about young Tauranga woman Diane Wilson, who is fighting for her life, made me think about the immense hurdles some people have to face.

Many of the Bay's budding pop stars will be pleased to hear the X Factor auditions are heading back to Tauranga in October.