'They will take out their own teeth': Dental charity 'overwhelmed' with demand
'A lot of people are putting up with unacceptable levels of pain.'
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Govt considers invoking new powers to fast-track Tauriko housing
The project is a 'significant opportunity' that could foster collaboration - Kāinga Ora.
Reo Māori stalwart Hana Te Hemara immortalised in five-storey mural looking to Taranaki maunga
Hana Te Hemara mural unveiling in Taranaki, created by artist Graham Hoete, aka Mr G.
Two more men appear in court charged with murder of David Kuka
Kuka was killed in February 2018, believed to be a case of mistaken identity.
Armed police arrest man outside court, allege imitation gun found
Police officers armed with rifles arrested the man.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers react to the announcement of a one-off public holiday
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
25,000 people, four cases: Experts on low Covid cases at AIMS Games
"Travelling to and from the event was probably riskier than the event itself."
'We stood together and we got the result': Mill workers on getting back to work
'I'm really happy to be getting a steady income again,' one worker said.
Kiri Gillespie: Congestion charging without better alternatives a 'rort'
OPINION: Tauranga needs more than 'lipstick' remedies to alleviate its traffic woes.
'Heartbreaking': Covid-19, cost of living crisis results in increase of abandoned puppies
"We do what we can, but... a dog should be in a home, not in a shelter."
'Fall from grace': Father avoids jail for child porn offences
The man was caught with hundreds of images - and was busted by an undercover cop.
'Sobering' report: Housing shortage forcing people to live in cars, garages
"What we're going to see is people not moving to Tauranga..."
'Significant failure': School reprimanded for 'unreasonable' discipline decisions
The school says it has since taken 'full responsibility' for issues the Ombudsman raised.
'A really big difference': New classrooms for rumaki students at Merivale School
The official opening took place in line with the first day of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori.
Land reclassification needed to progress development
The community should have the chance to submit on the reclassification proposal.
Man who lived in cave sentenced after attacking dog in public park
A teenager saw the man kicking a puppy against a rock.
'Massive cost': Bay of Plenty businesses concerned about new public holiday
The one-off public holiday to mark the death of the Queen will be on September 26.
Traffic light setting ends: Businesses celebrate return to 'normality'
The Covid-19 traffic light system and mask requirements have ended.
'Pull every lever': Congestion charging considered for city 'wedded' to cars
"I can't think of something that will have a greater impact in a short amount of time."
Investigation under way after posts made purporting to be convicted rapist
A series of fake online posts have been taken down.
Comment: This is the most important rule in life
COMMENT: I thought adults had it all figured out but it turns out, maybe not.
Conservation week 2022: Bay groups work to improve the environment
This year's theme is taking action for nature.
Road clear after large truck blocked SH2 at Te Puna
The road was cleared by about 8.25am.
'The world is changing' - Tauranga iwi leader shares his te reo Māori journey
'Māori people want to learn Te Reo because it's absolutely critical that they should do.'
Tauranga property values: How has your suburb fared?
The latest average values could spell good news for first home buyers.
City warned: $1.6b GDP loss likely if 'urgent' action to curb housing shortfall isn't taken
Tauranga's potential unaffordability could drive thousands of people from the city.
Calls from health sector to 'absolutely' drop vax mandate amid staff shortage
One unvaccinated support worker said she would 'go back tomorrow' to her job if she could.
'Hello Queen': The story behind this photo of the Queen laughing
The photo was captured in 1976 when the Queen visited the Bay of Plenty.
A trifecta in rugby sevens as the AIMS Games 2022 wraps up
This week has been a 'celebration of sport' in the Bay of Plenty.
Mother and son remember the story behind a photo with Queen Elizabeth
'I'm incredibly sad that she's gone but she earned her rest.'
Man considers adding final detail to intricate tattoo of the Queen
His mother said it would 'finish off his tattoo in quite a nice way'.
Street view: Tauranga residents saddened by Queen Elizabeth's death
A number of people were asked about the Queen's death in downtown Tauranga yesterday.
Jo Raphael: Emergency housing pain can't hide in the shadows now
OPINION: It's a sore, left to fester and now we're in crisis.
Sonya Bateson: Living within your means is more difficult if you're poor
OPINION: When you're on the breadline, a windfall burns a hole in your pocket.