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Changemakers start their term
Councillors and community board members took the oath of office this week.
Doolan stars for Heartland XV
Thames Valley record-setter makes his mark in Heartland XV match.
Jo Raphael: Private sales of fireworks should fizzle out
OPINION: Fireworks are annoying and cause more harm than good.
Search resumes for kayaker on Firth of Thames
Kayaker was last seen on Saturday afternoon.
One dead after dirt bike collision in Bay of Plenty
Police were called to Paerata Ridge Rd about 3.45pm.
Protest to partners: Matapihi group helps oversee future of $107m pipeline
In 2021, about 80 cubic metres of sewerage spilled into the harbour.
'Fantastic': NZ Open squash tournament returns to Tauranga after 30 years
The PSA silver NZ Open squash men's and women's tournaments start on November 8.
Vets reduce hours amid shortage: 'Life is a little more stressful now'
Kathy Warbrick got a shock when she was told she needed to drive her sick dog to Tauranga.
'A little bit jittery': Thousands of Bay students start exams after 'most difficult year'
'Give it your best, leave it all in the exam room knowing you have tried your hardest'.
Watch: Crazy moment large shark jumps onto Coromandel boat
'We can’t go up the front to go near it because he was going absolutely bonkers.'
'Difficult and courageous decisions': Western Bay's new mayor faces future of 'change'
"But now the campaign is over and our work as a team begins."
Opportunities for region as economy recovers
DHC worked to consolidate visitor market share with the "Where Kiwis Holiday" campaign.
Aongatete fire: Reports house 'well involved in flames'
Emergency services are attending.
How an 82-year-old recreated Hepburn style
Former secretary spent hundreds of hours creating 1950s fashion worn by glamorous icons
'Life revolves around it': New $400,000 synthetic greens for Bowls Matua
The new greens were christened by 101-year-old Dennis Gillard and Pat Gillon, 91.
Wheels in the sky entertain huge crowd
Saturday night's midget feature was punctuated by spectacular rollovers.
'Out into the open': Bay GP's menopause survey aims to reduce stigma
The online survey will be open till the new year and already has more than 1500 responses.
The 'Gold Coast of NZ': Where lifestyle property prices are steady
Meet the lifestylers who are living their dream on parcels of land.
Rotorua motel ads targeted Facebook users out of town
RotoruaNZ says motels attracting out-of-towners only exacerbate emergency housing issues.
Fighting for Rotorua: Emergency housing motel ads targeted out-of-towners
RotoruaNZ says motels attracting out-of-towners only exacerbate emergency housing issues.
'Falling apart at the seams': 382 vacancies for health workers
But Te Whatu Ora Bay of Plenty declined to provide vacancy data for 2019 and 2018.
Rebuilding Better - the Equality Lens: How to grow the economy for all Kiwis
Experts say NZ needs to tackle the gender pay gap, the digital divide, and housing costs.
See you later alligator weed
Alligator weed is on the global biosecurity hit list of "most noxious" weeds.
Twilight Croquet season off to successful start
Whangamata Croquet Club's Twilight Croquet season has begun.
Lake Ōkataina: One dead after crash on State Highway 30
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on State Highway 30.
'Challenging': Farmers close wallets amid spiralling costs, severe labour shortage
DairyNZ estimates there is a shortage of 4000 workers nationwide.
'This was my dream': Hilda, 69, climbs Mauao for the 1000th time
'She is an inspiration to us all'
One person taken to hospital after crash, SH1 near Lake Taupō closed
Police were called to the scene of the crash about 4.30am.
Business digest: Fellowships, awards, keynote speakers
Got business news? Email carmen.hall@nzme.co.nz or zoe.hunter@nzme.co.nz.
Mark Lister: What do the midterms mean for markets?
COMMENT: Markets have turned their attention to the US midterm elections on Tuesday.
Woodland wonderland to shine at Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival
'A serious backdrop to my life': Heather Loughlin begins prepping 18 months out.
Comment: Healthcare staffing crisis putting lives on the line
Opinion: Frontline medical staff have already told the Government what's needed.
'Thankful for any protection': Retailers set to get slice of $6m fund to fight ram raids
Equipment will include bollards, fog cannons, alarms, roller doors and cameras.