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'Edge-of-your-seat action' at X AIR Festival this weekend
Two BMX freestyle riders say it's "pretty cool" the event is coming back after 15 years.

Our child abuse shame: 174 children killed since Nia Glassie's murder
It's been 15 years since Nia Glassie was murdered. But has anything changed?

'Monster': 33 years ago he raped and murdered a backpacker - now he's going to be released
But there are concerns his 'deviant sexual interests' will need to be monitored.

'Hazard': Greerton pedestrian crossing in spotlight after deaths in Bethlehem
"You're busy looking to see who's on the roundabout ... you might not see the red light."

Sonya Bateson: Good walkways are needed for our city centre
OPINION: The CBD will once again become place where we want to work, shop, eat, play.

New Zealand v Japan: Bay students in biz challenge
'The programme is designed to teach students about business... and encourage a worldview.'

Act of kindness: Grandfather gifts worldly belongings to homeless
"We just want to make a difference to a kid's life."

The Premium Debate: Lack of competition fuels price gouging
OPINION: This isn't the time to be making record profits

Western Bay council raises questions about fluoridating water
In a statement, the council said it had serious concerns with the directive.

A city 'built on betrayal: Tauranga's big move to reconcile with Māori over past wrong
Some fought tears, others apologised for protest actions, others clapped as decision made.

Teens missing for three days turned up to school on a bus
Instead of going to school they were seen asking about getting to Auckland.

Letters to the editor: Showerhead type is wrong priority
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

No housing for Tauranga Racecourse but neighbouring high-rises likely
Renewed options for the future of Tauranga Racecourse reserve are out for feedback.

Revealed: How many people have been hospitalised with Covid 19 this month
Covid-19 and other winter illnesses have also had an impact on staff absences.

Wastewater test results show gap in Bay Covid-19 case data
Experts agree self-reporting could lead to an undercount of the virus' spread.

Weather eases in Bay after slips close multiple highways
Whitianga and Te Puke recorded their wettest days in more than a year.

'A tragedy waiting to happen': Safety concerns raised about Bethlehem crossing
'That should never have happened. It was a total waste of life.'

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.