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Marine precinct sale stopped after interim injunction granted
The council has also been served with judicial review proceedings.
'Tragic that it’s still needed': How demand for this service has changed in 33 years
'It used to be very much income-based ... that's changed.'
Woman allegedly four times over booze limit caught speeding at school pick-up time
The 42-year-old was clocked driving 30km over the speed limit, police say.
'Flare up at 1am': Ten properties evacuated due to shelter belt fire
Crews are monitoring and mopping up hot spots this morning.
'The deal sucks': MPs seek Auditor-General inquiry into marine precinct sale
Tauranga City Council is investigating its sale of the precinct to a developer.
Car engulfed with fire on SH29
A vehicle caught fire on State Highway 29 in the Lower Kaimai Range on Wednesday evening.
Firefighters working overnight to extinguish 'massive fire' in Bay of Plenty
Residents were forced from their homes due to the fire.
Fire contained at Pāpāmoa shopping centre
A fire investigator has been requested to attend the scene.
The man who can lift a grand piano
Rich Farrell aims for top 10 finish at the world Strongman Games.
High hopes, no new homes yet: NZ Super Fund, Classic partnership
'No titles have come through yet for build partners to commence the construction.'
Find out what's on in the Bay of Plenty
From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region.
Christmas Appeal: Business donates $3000 to foodbank
Craigs Investment Partners is giving back to local charities this Christmas.
‘Potentially lethal’ shellfish warning for BOP, Coromandel
Anyone gathering or eating shellfish from this section of coastline could get sick.
Do a mean Manu! City hosts first qualifying event for world champs
Tauranga's bombing competition has been named an official qualifying event for 2025.
'Overwhelming public support': Calls for fireworks ban grow after horse's death
'The only thing keeping me going is trying to stay strong to fight for the ban': owner
'Go in, go in!': 11yo golfer becomes youngest Taupō Hole-in-One $10k winner
The Tauranga youngster has a sweet plan for his prize money.
How a 'horrific' hunting accident in 1982 led to a terminal cancer diagnosis
A patient is 'disgusted' National didn't fund 13 cancer drugs it promised.
Opinion: Trump v Fed - a showdown ahead as interest rate cuts continue
OPINION: US inflation stabilises, but Trump's policies may complicate Fed's strategy.
'Just fantastic': Generous community gets Christmas Appeal off to roaring start
A week on from the appeal launch, the foodbank has had thousands of donations.
'Backlash': City-centre business faces drop in sales after road changes
'The business is no longer viable yet I have two years left on my lease'.
Drink-driver who hit pedestrian fails to avoid conviction despite deportation fear
He was four times over the limit but initially claimed he only had 2 beers.
New design plans wanted for Tauranga’s $105m aquatic centre
Tauranga City Council has paused plans for the $105m Memorial Park aquatic facility
'Sharing joy': Tauranga Crossing's Christmas gift for struggling families
Tauranga Crossing is giving back to those in need.
New Lotto millionaire bought only two tickets before striking it rich
The winners, an Auckland family and a Tauranga couple, pocketed $5.25 million each.
'It just kept getting bigger': Teens plan epic 800km Cape to Cape journey
Adventuring from the East to West Cape, three boys have turned an idea into reality.
'Sickening': Female preschool teacher charged with possessing child abuse images
The teacher has been in court and has been granted interim name suppression.
The region that's overtaken Auckland as the most expensive to rent in
Trade Me Property’s latest Rental Price Index is out.