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Lengthy wait times for tests ‘distressing’
A regular Pāpāmoa Pathlab user has reported waiting more than an hour for a test.
Five more in court charged with Tauranga man's murder
Four were due to appear in Tauranga today, while one appeared in Hamilton District Court.
Big mountain skier from Mount Maunganui has big aspirations
There are no practice runs and no second chances - crashes are costly.
Tauranga homicide: Eight now facing murder charges
Eight people now face murder charges after Te Kani died in May last year.
Jo Raphael: Make a plan if you're refixing your interest rates
OPINION: Rising interest rates are causing stress for some homeowners.
Bittersweet departure for Tauranga teen chasing NRL dream
The 15-year-old is taking up a contract with the Brisbane Broncos.
Tauranga lawn bowler one title win away from prestigious new award
“It’s exciting, as this is one of the most sought-after competitions to play in."
Speeding boaties, ignorant jetskiers cause harbourmaster concern
Boaties and lake-users have weighed in on why they think people break the rules.
Vasectomies, water tank refills, wigs: Government spends millions on hardship assistance grants
'We have parents who are going without food so their children are able to eat.’
'Huge disruption': Tauranga CBD business owners frustrated by car parks closure
'They have taken away the two cheapest places for free parking'
Kiri Gillespie: A tale of two stadiums
The cancellation of summer events in Tauranga adds weight for a new stadium.
Shark sighting closes holiday hotspot
The 1.5 metre bronze whaler was spotted swimming near the flags.
Speedway: Rebuilt engine doesn’t miss a beat for Tauranga’s Cowling
Speedway: Chris Cowling to lead the 51-car field into the Saturday decider.
Tracking Miss Daisy: Was life better when we didn't know where the sharks are?
Bay beachgoers can't stop talking about a great white shark tracking app.
'Top title': More than 100 waiting to borrow Prince Harry memoir
"Like him or loathe him ... everyone wants to read the book," a bookseller says.
Disappointing many water users still ignoring rules - Harbourmaster
Two-thirds of the speeding violations were committed by jetski operators.
Sonya Bateson: ‘Uniqueness’ is the name of the game
OPINION: That's my name, don't wear it out.
New specialist search and rescue squad patrolling
New specialised surf lifesaving search and rescue team.
The Premium Debate: Money wasted on preventable injuries
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Road closures planned during popular Mount Festival of Multisport
People are being asked to avoid travelling through the areas and to expect delays
City council announces closure of two popular CBD car parking areas
It includes the closure of two parking sites, one permanently.
Person dead after workplace incident in Mount Maunganui
The incident happened at an address on Hull Rd.
Beaches reopen for swimmers, some accessways still closed as cyclone clean-up continues
'It’s a totally different day out there today.'
Letters to the editor: Visitor to Tauranga shocked by state of area
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Watch: Footage emerges of crash that toppled power pole, downing live wires
Two people were taken to hospital after the crash, which closed the road for a time.
Daisy the great white drops in at Waihi Beach
Daisy was tracked between Matakana Island and Mauao last week.
New Zealand's wettest major centre in 2022 revealed
La Niña was one of the primary drivers of last year’s weather patterns.
'Absolutely flat out': Huge increase in struggling households needing support
One charity is reporting an 80 per cent increase for food support.
Warning to stay off beaches due to risk of rogue waves, big surges
Rogue waves could be strong enough to knock someone over and sweep them out to sea.
Local Focus: Destination skatepark funding hits $3.2 million
Dramatic increase in funding means big things for skateboarding in Tauranga.
WorkSafe investigating NYE Tauranga bouncy castle incident
The incident happened at Fergusson Park in Matua about 7.30pm on New Year's Eve.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers react to what first-home buyers can expect in 2023
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Research seeks Baycourt childhood memories
The research is dependent on people sharing their memories.