Touch nationals celebrate 25 years of being ‘unapologetically Māori’
'Massive' turnout of players, supporters and whānau.
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Key Coromandel route on track to reopen this week
Delays caused by Cyclone Lola and site vandalism initially delayed the project.
Fears for future: Council pushes dog owners out to make way for carpark
Club hits out after being forced to find a new home.
Looking for a new job? Why you should ask about pay - and how to do it
Tips on negotiating your salary and what to do if it ends up lower than you wanted.
Paul Coll claims second major title of the season
Paul Coll is the first Kiwi man to win the Hong Kong Open.
More rain, chance of thunderstorms across North Island in coming days
MetService meteorologist Rob Kerr has warned of more rain to come.
'Absolutely chilling': Maungatapu home engulfed in flames within minutes - witnesses
Phil and Chontelle Strang saw the blaze from their kitchen window.
Hard work pays off for disability advocate
After a year of hard work at the gym, Stacey Roche is now able to walk 1km.
Kiri-Michelle launches her latest 'my' books
The series of children's books is having the impact she hoped for, the author says.
Dame Lisa Carrington’s pride: 'This win was incredibly special'
Why a historic sporting victory means so much to our world champion kayaker.
'It’s like having a child': Owners of diabetic pets face big costs
One vet says pet owners should not “reward the waistline” with treats.
The ultimate Christmas gift guide for your favourite foodies
Plus, seven cheap presents you can make in your kitchen.
Name suppression for man charged with kidnapping in Harley Shrimpton disappearance case
A 21yo man appeared in Tauranga District Court today, facing kidnapping and other charges.
Concerns for wellbeing of 74-year-old last seen a week ago
He was last seen on November 30.
'Childhood dementia': 6-year-old's 'devastating' diagnosis
'We wouldn’t want any other kid to have to go through what he is going through.'
Whanganui-built boat heading to Tauranga for search and rescue role
Construction on the boat began around July last year.
'Flying week': Donations pour in for foodbank appeal
The Hits Christmas in the Park movie screening night set to further boost donations.
Mark Lister: Average sharemarket returns are great, but returns are rarely average
OPINION: Why long-term share investors need to be prepared for a rollercoaster ride.
How the Mount's wild New Year's Eves were tamed — and what was learned
OPINION: Teens and young adults used to come from all over to get drunk.
'Foul play' suspected in Harley Shrimpton disappearance, man arrested
Shrimpton was last seen at McDonald's in Mount Maunganui on November 2.
Number 279 in the queue: Rates penalty notice has council's phone lines running hot
Council says collecting its own rates has been mostly positive - despite some criticism.
Two more Bay of Plenty orchardists fined for unlawful groundwater use
The growers are among five prosecuted by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council this year.
Researchers prove that being in the Coromandel reduces stress and anxiety
The region has always claimed to be good for your soul - now it's backed by science.
Vote here! The Hits Christmas Light Trail is under way
Voting is open until December 18.
Public can be ‘brutal’: Councillors defend use of closed-door workshops
The ombudsman’s call to open council workshops is a ‘hard nut to crack’.
'Really tough': This restaurant used to seat 130. Now it's lucky to get 30
Cost of rice has doubled: 'We can’t afford to give even a single grain for free anymore'.
‘Absolute bollocks’: Businesses attack Cameron Rd project report
Feelings run high as the council rejects any chance of compensation.
Exclusive: Kiri Allan - why she's pleading not guilty to car crash charges
Former minister says a grey area around the right to consult a lawyer needs clearing up.
'Concerning': Mauao's base track defibrillator goes missing
The defibrillator on the base track has been missing since Sunday.
Major search and rescue exercise based around stranded cruise ship
This weekend's scenario is based around a boutique cruise ship stranded on the reef.
'It’s just iconic': Popular beachside shopping block closes for redevelopment
The Ōmanu shops are being redeveloped just as summer hits.
Action Slaps: Spinning, fighting dolls
John Espin will be turning heads at Saturday's Te Puke Christmas Float Parade.
Return of cultural site pivotal for Tauranga hapū
The land was purchased by Tauranga City Council in 1982.
Christmas in Te Puke will follow Saturday’s float parade
A non-perishable food collection will be part of the afternoon.