'A tragedy waiting to happen': Safety concerns raised about Bethlehem crossing
'That should never have happened. It was a total waste of life.'
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Highway tragedy: Husband, wife killed - victim would do 'anything for anyone'
"He was just one of those genuine, good guys ... it always happens to the good guys."
Jo Raphael: Scumbag ram-raiders' rampage needs to be stopped
OPINION: Scumbag ram-raiders need to be deterred from their trails of destruction
NZ land wars and cultural centre on historic Gate Pā site proposed
The plans could include uncovering historic trenches Māori used to trap the British.
Underpass and boardwalk: A look at Tauranga's revamped city centre
"We can create something stunning here, on this very special harbour."
Former septic tank driver fined for 'deliberate' discharge of thousands of litres of sewage
The smell of sewage pouring into the Orini Canal made passers-by retch.
Land reclassified as Tauranga marine research and education facility gets a step closer
Sixty-six per cent of more than 300 submitters supported the reclassification.
Felix Desmarais: One simple trick can steer ABs to success
OPINION: If we want to win the Rugby World Cup, perhaps we should do it in cars.
Ministry offers 'bigger better lives' for disabled
Due to support, tetraplegic Amanda Lowry can still swim, play wheelchair rugby and cook.
$16m for $1: Council CBD land subject of Māori co-ownership plans
Such a move would 'provide a contemporary reconciliation to a longstanding grievance'.
'Abhorrent': Abuse of councillors prompts concern for election
"Unfortunately we are losing really good people as a result of this."
'Tragic': Deaths and injuries after two crashes within 24 hours on Tauranga roads
"I remember thinking 's**t, that looks like a serious crash. And then, 'that's my house'."
Kiri Gillespie: How I think we could fix the Bay's crippling bus driver shortage
Opinion: They say all it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing.
Clean-up begins after serious crash that shut off Welcome Bay Rd overnight
Neighbours in the area said the crash was a "tragedy".
Elder housing sale: Extra costs could come for ratepayers
Sales documents reveal a clause that the council may need to fund redevelopment costs.
Two people injured in crash in Rerewhakaaitu, Bay of Plenty, road reopens
Police were alerted to the incident about 10.40am.
Stolen vehicle used to ram-raid Papamoa Plaza
"There was extensive damage done to the entranceway all for very minimal theft."
Opinion: Why are we talking ourselves into a recession?
Opinion: Overall, the Western Bay is a better place to endure a recession than most.
'Deeply sorry': Apology after paraplegic left alone in wet, bloody bed
Healthcare provider 'extremely concerned' about 'significant shortage' of support workers.
Comment: Believe it - our health sector is in a crisis
OPINION: Now's the logical time to undertake workforce reforms
Sonya Bateson: Companies need to put people before profit
OPINION: A business should be allowed to succeed or fail on its own merits.
'Aggressive' speed bumps upset Pāpāmoa residents
Calls are being made to have newly installed speed bumps removed from a Pāpāmoa road.
'No alternative': Long-term solution for SH35 could be weeks or months away
'People think it's like the end of the world' in community isolated by road's collapse.
Comment: The case for having nurse apprentices
OPINION: It might not be a quick fix to the problem, but it makes sense long-term.
The Prem Debate: Lowlifes should be locked up
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on the lengths builders are going to
'Made to feel like the other': Why MP wants 'discriminatory' law changed
Rawiri Waititi: "This is a stain on this country's democracy and it's a disgrace."
Free showerhead exchange hoped to ease city's water woes
The exchange comes after Tauranga nearly faced its worst water shortage in recent history.
'There will be more waves': Expert's warning as new data shows impact of Covid
Over 100 Bay residents died after testing positive for Covid-19. Local cases hit 70,553.
One in five waiting six hours to be seen at Bay of Plenty hospital EDs
Local MP Todd Muller says the data 'talks to a health system that's under extreme stress'.
'One hell of a project': $3.4 million Harrisons Cut works update
Community leader questions "enormous construction... going on for months".
'Nothing's changed': Bus boycott could be escalated after machete incident
But bus boss says such a move could leave people stranded and create another safety issue.
'Wreak havoc': Job losses feared as new build inquiries plunge by up to 80 per cent
'There is going to be some real hurt coming in the construction industry.'
Lanes closed: Emergency works cause delays on Kaimai highway
Emergency culvert repairs are being carried out.
'Edge-of-your-seat action' expected to draw thousands to Mount
It is the first time the X AIR festival has been held in 15 years.