Tauranga's temporary library - He Puna Manawa - officially opens for business.

Tauranga’s new temporary library - He Puna Manawa - officially opens for business.

Lois Ion is a rare person. She's just about as rare as her stamp and coin collection.

Lois Ion is rare. She's just about as rare as some of her coins and stamps.

The Hawke's Bay vinyl scene is rocking.

Hawke's Bay vinyl scene is rocking.

Featherston Dog Park Group hosted its third wet run of Dogs'n'Togs, and it was paw-some.

Featherston Dog Park Group hosted their third run of Dogs'n'Togs, and it was paw-some.

DJ Laura Lush is the creator of Ninth Wave Sound, a feminist sound system.

Here's how Wairarapa Times-Age reporters have adapted to working from home.

Howie Junior lives life on his terms but honours his father Sir Howard Morrison's legacy.

Howie Junior lives life on his terms but honours his father Sir Howard Morrison's legacy.

Convicted killer Samuel Hemuera Pou appeals conviction - jury should have been discharged

Work begins on the long-awaited upgrade to Te Rae o Pāpāmoa.

Cultural Monitor Aroha Ririnui is overseeing work on the long-awaited upgrade to Te Rae o Pāpāmoa.

Locals from Tauranga give their reaction to the resignation of their MP.

Whangārei man jailed for a violent attack on shopkeeper

Quinn Patterson's body was later found in the charred remains of his rental property.

Woman obsessed with her employer refused discharge without conviction.

Carterton Swim Club is fundraising to replace its rusty indoor pool building.

Carterton Swim Club is fundraising to replace its rusty indoor pool building.

"Tough times don't last, but tough people do" but times may be getting too tough in Taupō.

"Tough times don't last, but tough people do" is the Kiwi attitude but times are getting harder in Taupō.

Overseas returnees move to Gisborne for a better family life.

Overseas returnees move to Gisborne for a better family life.

How powerlifting helped a single mum become a better version of herself for her daughter

How powerlifting helped a single mum become a better version of herself for her daughter.

Whiti Hereaka's novel Kurangaituku has been shortlisted for the Ockham Book Awards.

Whiti Hereaka's novel, Kurangaituku has been shortlisted for this year's Ockham Book Awards.