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Silence of the fans: Chiefs supporters told to leave cowbells at home
Crusaders boss says cowbells will be melted down at the gate.
'Hugely rewarding': Bay volunteers share why they do it
National Volunteer Week celebrates the efforts of volunteers across New Zealand.
'Staff taking the hit': Workload worries as council slashes jobs
Tauranga City Council is cutting 98 jobs to save $12.3 million and reduce rates.
'I wept': White Island tragedy doctor’s anguish at child’s death
The young doctor started a rotation training in intensive care on the day of the disaster.
'Hot-box' murder: Accused says rival gang bigger issue than patched member's theft
Defence counsel says Mark Hohua died after falling on to concrete steps while fleeing.
On The Up: Pie-fecta - Pie King's trainees claim top prizes in apprentice showdown
Both are training under Patrick Lam at Patrick’s Pies Goldstar Bakery in Tauranga.
'Stars in the sky': Mountaintop Matariki ceremony to honour lost loved ones
The event takes place at the summit of Mauao at 6am on Friday.
'We won't be funding it': Roads for 8000-home development debated
The development in Te Tumu is set to house 15,500 people when completed.
Fiji Drua coach to lead Tauranga rugby team
The tournament starts in July, with the final before an All Blacks test in September.
900km mission: 15-year-old's long ride to Parliament to support Māori wards
Jack, 15, will ride from Whakatāne to Wellington, starting on June 28.
What the inaugural Jetstar flight from Hamilton to Sydney was really like
International flights returned to Hamilton for the first time since 2012.
'Lots of frost': NZ braces for sub-zero chill, possible 'heavy rain' before Matariki
Much of the South Island is set to plunge below 0C tonight and tomorrow.
Tribesmen's alleged 'hotbox' murder after gang member's unauthorised online shopping
Mark Hohua, known as Shark, was allegedly beaten to death by fellow gang members in 2022.
Waihī house fire: Probe into cause of man's death
What started a fatal house blaze in Waihī is still being investigated.
Bunnings' $53m Tauranga store set to open
The 4300sq m store includes an outdoor nursery and 80 parking spaces.
BoP dairy targeted by armed robbers
Police recovered a stolen silver Mazda used in the robbery.
'Quite fun': Hamish's quail egg business takes flight
Hamish began rearing quails for their eggs at age 11.
Comvita forecasts another annual loss
The mānuka honey company has cut staff by around 70 to save money and reduce debt.
Police find gun, drugs in stolen van
The van was stolen in April and found on White St in Whitianga last week, police say.
What's in store from $1.4m+ changes at popular Mount Maunganui reserve
Tauranga council plans $400,000 pathway, cave barrier works then $1m+ playground upgrade.
Editorial: Rotorua's homeless dilemma highlights deeper social issues
OPINION: A business owner nearby lost revenue as customers avoided the encampment.
How much trust should we place in analyst advice?
OPINION: Analysts may rate a company 'buy' even if they have doubts about its prospects.
Crews tackle two house fires within 30 minutes
Two Tauranga house fires on June 14 were put out by Fire and Emergency NZ firefighters.
'Lifetime opportunity': Tauranga 12yo to compete in Beijing
Victoria Seymour, 12, won the Chinese Proficiency competition in Wellington.
Auckland ICU doctor's book exposes NZ health system crisis from the inside
Mismanaged priorities, hospital bullies, public vs private - Dr Ivor Popovich tells all.
'Haunted by pain': Tourist campervan crash victim thankful to be alive
Hazel Jamieson suffered multiple fractures and significant bruising in the crash.
Opinion: How school barriers block pathways for young athletes
Amelia Twiss and George Fisher will cycle 800km to present their petition.
Tourism boycott over council cutting Tourism BOP funding
More than 44 operators affected, including Tio Ohiwa and Kohutapu Lodge.
Chiefs beat Brumbies to book spot in Super Rugby Pacific final
The Chiefs will head to Christchurch to meet the Crusaders next weekend.
Burning wiring in 'old, clapped out' fire truck fills cab with smoke
City's fleet is a public safety issue and 'firefighters deserve better', says union.
Tin it to win it: Rotary’s million-can mission
'Together, we can reach one million cans – and support the communities who need it most.'
How the 'retail heart' of Pāpāmoa is about to get bigger
The new development will offer 3800 square metres for up to eight retailers.
Top honours for star salespeople
A Pāpāmoa agent won multiple top awards, including Salesperson of the Year.