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'Worth a million dollars': Meet the volunteer drivers helping cancer patients get to their appointments
For some passengers, transport to treatment is a matter of life and death.
'He will be looked after': Ex mayor asked to return Kiwi soldier's body from Ukraine
Tenby Powell says the death is very sad for everyone.
Person trapped after car rolls into ditch
The victim suffered minor to moderate injuries.
'Very exciting': Multimilllion-dollar Omanawa Falls upgrade under way
Project includes walking track, three viewing platforms over the falls and visitor centre.
'Strong, hardcore, handsome but extremely humble': NZ soldier killed in Ukraine is named
The soldier was on a period of leave without pay at the time.
'Nostalgic' for the 80s: Tauranga man's creative idea to rewrite history
Lewis Roscoe spends 40 hours a week on top of his full-time job on the project.
'Taking a stand': Students push for macrons to be added to signage
Room 10 presented their case at a council meeting on Tuesday.
'Exasperation' as surgery waiting list doubles in a year in Bay of Plenty
The number of people waiting more than four months for elective surgery has surged.
Harbour warning after Katikati wastewater outfall pipe springs a leak
Warning signs are being put up at the water's edge after the leak.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers react as costs spiral for farmers
OPINION: Premium subscribers weigh in on the cost of fertiliser for farmers.
'We want everyone to have a say': Meet the people working to fix Links Ave
Reducing rat running isn't as easy as it seems, but a panel is hard at work on a solution.
Once-anonymous benefactor leaves 'amazing lasting legacy' in her name
A Tauranga philanthropist has left a lasting legacy for creative arts and literature.
Burst water pipe forces closure of regional council office
Residents will be able to access the council's services via phone
'Not if but when': Expert fears measles outbreak amid low immunisation rates
"It looks as if, for a measles outbreak, it's a matter of not if but when" - expert
'Fight for our freedoms': Protest convoy heads to Wellington
The Freedom & Rights Coalition protestors gathered in Tauranga.
Protest convoy to leave Tauranga en route to Beehive
The Freedom and Rights Coalition held a protest march in Tauranga today.
Tauranga Council thanks community for 'massive' recycling effort
Tauranga's household waste heading to landfill has nearly halved in a year.
Ngahi Bidois: Through listening, looking and thinking we receive wisdom to speak
OPINION: Every ta moko is different and identifies the characteristics of the wearer.
Two men arrested after firearms incident in Welcome Bay
Police were called to a residential address about 2.50pm on Saturday.
Opinion: 'There's one thing I don't mind my taxpayer dollars going towards'
Let's get Trikafta over the line for cystic fibrosis sufferers.
Tauranga-born actress pursuing her Hollywood dream
Rising star Millie Van Kol's first feature film has been picked up for US distribution.
Day one of Tauranga firefighters strike action goes ahead.
Striking Tauranga firefighters walk off the job yesterday to hold a peaceful protest.
'It's just a game': Alleged assault at BOP rugby game 'poor form' - ex-Warrior
"It's not teaching the kids anything about good sportsmanship."
Tauranga firefighters walk off the job
Paid firefighters are striking for an hour after failed collective bargaining with FENZ.
Opinion: How Tauranga's faring under commission rule
Opinion: Decisions, decisions - but what comes next?
Mt Maunganui boat crash: Skipper who fell asleep at wheel fined $7k
The boat crashed into the base of Mauao in January 2020 after the skipper fell asleep.
Seally season: Seal chases cat into marine biologist's lounge
'The one kind of family emergency where a marine biologist would have been useful.'
The Premium Debate: Subscribers overwhelmingly in favour of funding Trikafta
OPINION: Premium subscribers react to news that drug could be step closer to being funded.
Retirement village boom: Expert predicts sector could pump $1b into Bay economy
'Pāpāmoa, in particular, continues to be a popular place to retire.'
'Horrible, terrible, nasty': Council approves weed killers for sports fields
Despite their advisory forum's objections, two new chemicals can be used on a trial basis.
Parent allegedly assaults son's rugby coach - police investigating
The Bay of Plenty Rugby Union said the incident took place at the weekend.
'A step forward': Cystic fibrosis community excited, hopeful for 'miracle' drug funding
One man said it would be a "totally different world" if the drug was funded.