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'Glorious': People come together to celebrate Tauranga's rainbow community
'It felt like a safe space for everyone.'
'Instantaneous': $15k donated to foodbank in first week of appeal
'We have got a really generous community who want to look after others'.
Dinner & Harbour Cruise Event
Enjoy a buffet dinner, dessert, welcome drink & harbour cruise
Class newcomer Pollock takes feature win
Former modified racer Syd Ferguson is an emerging talent in the sprint car ranks.
'Everything was just swirling around': Tornado shatters glasshouse at Aongatete property
The watch will be in place until 7pm.
Healthcare in NZ needs 'radical rethinking' - experts
One in four New Zealanders have a chronic health condition.
'We’re not all the same': Event for neuro-diverse a chance to celebrate differences
'It’s not an easy thing to be in my own world all the time, to live inside my own box.'
Business digest: New One NZ concept store, new MRI, awards announced
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Emma Houpt: What I learned volunteering at Tauranga's foodbank
Strong work ethic, initiative and compassion are just some of the skills volunteers need.
Mark Lister: In defence of the Reserve Bank
Mark Lister thinks some of the criticism of the Reserve Bank is unfair
Dr Tony Farrell: Pay attention to attention disorders
OPINION: Not all ADHD patients need medication, but they need diagnosis and support.
Seniors reckon there's no fun in staying at home 'sawing sawdust'
'All around the bush, there are a lot of old fullas, and they're still going,' says Smith.
Opinion: Stuck in limbo on the elective surgery waiting list
OPINION: What it's like to be one of the thousands waiting to go under the knife.
'I just wanted to be stress-free': Why these business owners enjoy working from home
"People are now more comfortable working from home, following extended lockdowns ..."
'Important to feel a sense of hope': New Zealand comedians come together for a cause
The event is part of a series aimed at tackling discrimination in Tauranga.
Drones on the radar after fatal shark attack
Water safety advocates endorse coroner's recommendations after Waihī Beach shark attack.
'Last resort': Why more people are withdrawing their KiwiSaver
'Household income isn't sufficient to live on' some middle- to high-wage earners discover.
SH1 closed near Karapiro reopens after serious crash
Vehicle accidents have disrupted traffic on Bay roads as heavy rain pounds some areas.
Park and playground upgrades on the way for summer
The council asked the community earlier this year what improvements were needed.
Zero wins, two losses, one medal: Kiwi given bizarre Comm Games bronze
Suraj Singh was awarded a medal after his opponent failed a doping test.
No golden end for Hayden Wilde as Comm Games appeal dismissed
Hayden Wilde's Commonwealth Games silver won't be upgraded to gold.
Tech platform gives Paengaroa orchardist the edge
MetWatch helps with better crop yield and plant health,
Sonya Bateson: Grocery shopping is grim. No wonder families are doing it hard
OPINION: It’s hard to keep trimming the fat when even cheese is a distant dream.
Jo Raphael: We need public buy-in to drive green initiatives
OPINION: The way forward is to make green initiatives attractive.
'Lift for life': The reason these master lifters shift tin
For Karen Humphreys, 59, and Barry Patchett, 77, lifting is an outlet.
'Not impossible': What first home buyers are paying in Tauranga revealed
Winter first home purchases hit a 10-year low
'Major step forward’: Govt puts $147m towards housing - about time, says developer
Funding for crucial infrastructure to help deliver more than 3000 new homes confirmed.
'Full-service drug dealer' sentenced on raft of charges
A Tauranga father has been jailed for three years for multiple drug dealing offences.
Mihi Blair: Are Māori health concerns finally being heard?
OPINION: Māori Health Authority offers hope for significant system and investment changes.
‘Annus horribilis’ of roading resilience – Waka Kotahi
'It’s no secret we’ve got some pothole issues at the moment.'
Katikati boat ramp meeting on Sunday
Meeting — issue with Beach Rd ramp which is too low for full tide launching
Collaborative networking event kicks off summer tourism
Coromandel tourist and hospitality businesses have awakened from covid-induced slumber