Kristin Macfarlane
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Kristin Macfarlane: 'I was alive but I wasn't living'
Comment: I couldn't even recognise myself anymore but had no idea how to fix that.
Arohanoa Artistry - combining te reo, culture and business
The cultural influence of Arohanoa Mathews' work is obvious at first glance.
NZ festivals aim to strengthen Māori culture by promoting te reo
Maori Language Week: One Love and Bay Dreams to further support promotion of te reo Māori.
Inspired by Greta: Bay's Generation Z working to change world
Generation Z - the future leaders to save the world.
Brutal assault: Man's hand severed in attack near service station
The victim is in hospital in a stable condition.
Is opening for Queen's Birthday worth it?
Extra costs of public holiday trade is putting businesses off opening this weekend.
Hospitality industry: 'Why can't we be trusted to open?'
Why some bars will open this week and some won't.
Meet the first Kiwi band to top NZ singles chart since Lorde
But Shadbolt can't pinpoint what it is about In the Air that makes it so popular.
'A beautiful soul': Farewell for woman killed in Tauranga gun deaths
The body of Jessielee Booth was found at a Brookfield home.
Connor Woodman - from rugby to the ring
He planned to give up rugby for kickboxing but a love of the team sport draws him back.
League star representing Ngāti Ranginui and Tauranga Moana
Indigenous Allstars celebrates Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori history.
The Blackcaps effect - how the sport and the Bay benefits
And it's likely to flow on for years to come.
Flight Check: Los Angeles to Auckland with Air New Zealand
LAX provides a good experience for this Kiwi traveller returning home.
Bay Oval turning it on for Black Caps vs India match
The rock stars of world cricket are in town on Sunday, before an ODI later in the month.
Sean Paul gets creative gift from Tauranga artist
Sean Paul headlines day one of reggae festival One Love tonight.
Chiefs changes ahead of 2020 Super Rugby campaign
Chiefs and Blues face off in pre-season match at Waihī.
Tauranga's top 10 sporting moments that thrilled in 2019
The Bay of Plenty Times' sports team picks out their favourite sporting moments of 2019.
Bay rugby's innovative ways to keep athletes
Providing opportunities for the region's rugby stars may keep them in the region longer.
Matt Corby joins Ben Harper on 2020 New Zealand Tour
And he'll also perform in Napier, Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and New Plymouth.
How missing out on football team led new Blues signing to rugby
And how mum has helped pave the way for his success.
Wardlaw risked death playing professional rugby
'I thought I had finally made it' - rising rugby star's dream crushed
Bay Oval test match: 'We don't want a tie'
"Following on from the World Cup, which we try not to talk about, it's incredible".
Another career milestone reached for Kaleb Trask
And he hopes to continue his professional career for many years to come.
Sam Bradley - mum first, coach second, an athlete just for fun
But on a starting line, the elite athlete inside her returns.
Haka and girls' skills standouts for English league team
"It's not often you see so many smiles at once."
'I'd much rather win the championship than have 100 games'
There are plenty of milestones that could be reached tonight.
Getting noticed as a high performance female rugby player
Whether you play rugby or not, women interested can attend an open invite.
Cocktail Hour: Rapid City's Vertex Sky Bar
Cocktail hour on a quiet Sunday at Rapid City's Vertex Sky Bar, South Dakota.
A Summer's Day Disco 2020 - all the details announced
A Summer's Day Disco returns to Mount Maunganui in 2020.
'Every game going to be tough' - premier cricket debutants
Premier newbies Geyser City Cricket Club take on defending champs Eves Realty Greerton.
Young Tauranga cricketers take on Bangladesh in one-day matches
Fergus Lellman is one of three Tauranga cricketers named in team to play Bangladesh.
Ben Harper announces Bay of Plenty show
Ben Harper will perform five shows in New Zealand.
BOP Steamers eager for challenge against North Harbour
Bay of Plenty take on North Shore in the fourth round of the Mitre 10 Cup competition.
Mitre 10 Cup: The pressure's all on Auckland for Bay clash
Bay of Plenty Steamers take on Auckland in round three of the Mitre 10 Cup.
Bay of Plenty vs Otago expected to be tough battle
The Bay of Plenty Steamers open their 2019 Mitre 10 Cup campaign against Otago.
SBW to suit up for Counties Manukau in Bay of Plenty clash
Sonny Bill WIlliams is off to Katikati to play rugby for Counties Manukau this weekend.
Te Puna Rugby Football Club's many milestones in 2019
Te Puna take Baywide men's premier championship title.
Māori All Blacks do what they came to do in Rotorua
Māori All Blacks vs Fiji at Rotorua International Stadium.
England who? Black Ferns beat England, win series
Black Ferns beat England to win Women's Rugby Super Series 2019 in San Diego.
On the rise to become the Bay's next sports star
In this feature we look at what it takes for student athletes to get to the next level.
Kings' first nationwide tour includes Tauranga
Kings includes Tauranga in first nationwide tour
Mike Delany joins Steamers coaching team
From player to coach, Mike Delany is looking forward to his new role.
Les Elder - businesswoman, athlete, leader, rodeo rider
Behind the Name with Black Ferns captain Les Elder.
Line-up for Tauranga's One Love 2020 festival announced
One Love 2020 to feature dancehall, reggae and soul from international and local artists.
Efforts to host Black Caps vs England at Mount under way
Bay Oval campaigners want to become country's preferred cricket venue.
Bay Oval announces Black Caps test and ODI
New Zealand Cricket has released it's 2019-20 home international summer schedule
Drake should know he's the support act, not the headliner
SoundBites with Krissy Mac: Let the NBA stars headline their own show, Drake!
Black Ferns captain Les Elder excited for new role
She played netball, cricket, basketball, touch but rugby captured the heart of Les Elder
Normalise headgear in junior rugby
Time Out: Any level of protection that headgear provides should be celebrated.
Katchafire, LaTasha Lee, L.A.B, named for Good Vibes
The Mount Maunganui show will be held on July 27 at the Trustpower Baypark Arena.
Rugby - a family affair for Hannah Ward and daughters
Rugby is a game of love for Hannah Ward, Bree Meyer and Teagan Meyer.
Tauranga trio represent Warriors in NRL Touch Premiership
Tauranga touch players named in the Warriors team in the NRL Touch Premiership.
Tauranga well represented in New Zealand Sailing team
Tauranga is well represented in New Zealand's Sailing team.
McMillan to lead Samurai International in Hong Kong
Clayton McMillan will coach a NZ-dominated squad at Hong Kong Football Club.
Bryan Adams' show cancelled in wake of terrorist attacks
Tauranga promoter has cancelled Bryan Adams' concert in Christchurch
Soundbites: Michael Jackson ... did he, or didn't he?
Leaving Neverland has dominated conversations for the past week.
Soundbites: Eminem's hectic show a crowd pleaser
Over 20 years Eminem has amassed an eclectic fan base and they all came to watch him.
Bay's Luka Connor works hard to move forward in rugby
Luka Connor loves the Bay of Plenty and wants to remain in her own province.
Historic Six60 concert memorable for all the right reasons
Anyone who missed out on this year's Six60 show should try and get to next year's gig.
Black Ferns Sevens aim to continue success in Sydney
Third leg of women's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series gets underway in Sydney this week.
Veerle ten Have and Max van der Zalm secure top spots
Bay boardsailors secure wins at nationals in Christchurch.
Kiwi star wants to give you 'best hour of your life'
Last year was a massive year for performer Lance Savali, but 2019 will be even bigger.
Toto respond to Kiwi pōwhiri by singing Africa
Toto get a NZ welcome at Tauranga Airport and respond in a beautiful way.
Bay Dreams 2019: 10.5 hours of quality entertainment
Bay Dreams 2019: A festival that had us wanting more.