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Milestone moment: Ngāti Ranginui settlement bill passes after long wait
Ngāti Ranginui's settlement includes 15 properties covering 890.73 hectares.
Little Big Markets a launchpad for thriving businesses
The Little Big Markets began 16 years ago to support small businesses.
Long-serving regional councillor resigns
Her resignation won't trigger a byelection; the seat stays vacant until October.
‘Addicted to spending’: Ratepayers fight ‘wicked’ 12% rates rise
The mayor says the council has already found millions of dollars in savings.
Aged care facility trials reusable underwear to reduce 4000kg of waste
The trial aims to reduce the 4000kg of incontinence waste sent to landfills annually.
How a terminal cancer patient gives back to a hospice facing funding 'crisis'
Waipuna Hospice has an $8.1 million funding shortfall this financial year.
'All good': Tauranga flights resume after volcanic disruptions
Flights have resumed at Tauranga Airport after ash cloud caused closure on Sunday.
Battle of the Bridge: Who took the honours?
Barry Leabourn's report on week seven of the BOPRU senior club rugby season on Saturday.
Concern 'patients will suffer' as practices with 46,000 enrolled switch funder
The centres say changing their primary health organisation will help avoid fee increases.
Ash cloud from Whakaari/White Island cancels flights
Flights from Auckland and Wellington were among those cancelled.
Opinion: Why a US recession could be on the horizon
Opinion: A major bank suggests there's a 60% chance of a US recession soon.
From music to markets: Top events in the Bay of Plenty this season
From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region.
18-year-old cricket star named top young female player in Northern Districts
She was the top wicket-taker in Women’s A cricket with 17 wickets.
'Devastating to see': Family battles for toddler's movement progress
The family needs up to $10,000 per session for intensive therapy.
Prevention pays off: Lifeguards make waves with fewer rescues
There were just 29 rescues at Bay beaches this summer.
'Feared she'd lost half of her face': Mother's distress at dog attack on young girl
A pair of former dog breeders have been sentenced after their sire attacked a 5-year-old.
On The Up: How growing up 'on the stage' has led to an 'incredible' career
The model and artist is walking in New Zealand Fashion Week this year.
On The Up: 'Sleeping in garages': How a charity is helping children in need this winter
'There’s lots of families sharing one house to try and save money.'
Three-year flood map legal dispute ends in 'win' for landowners
Landowners can override council maps with a 'simple' stormwater assessment.
'We've had enough': Red Square protest opposes pay equity changes
Opponents say the changes will make it harder to successfully bring pay equity claims.
On The Up: 'A powerhouse' - looking back at 40 years of Bayfair
It has grown from 27 stores to more than 140 stores and restaurants.
New $28m sport centre opens in Tauranga with family fun day
The centre features four basketball-size courts with maple flooring.
Preschoolers thrive with free meals in Gate Pā
A positive example of free meals helping kids and community.
Major drug bust: 157kg of cocaine seized at Tauranga port
129 bricks of cocaine, each up to 1kg, found in two containers.
BoP under heavy rain warning, possible thunderstorms
A severe thunderstorm watch is active from 5pm to 11pm Friday.
Veteran pilot Derek Williams retires after decades of Anzac Day flyovers
Williams survived two crashes, one in Cambridge in 2000 and another in Borneo in 2001.
Inside a council's new offices – and why it's paying $91.9m to lease, not own
Chief executive says owning and managing such a building is not 'core business'.