Tsunami sirens plan abandoned, considered too unreliable
Concerns were raised people relying on sirens would be let down in an emergency.
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Labour's Tauranga by-election candidate Jan Tinetti discusses the big issues on camera.
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"We are essentially not only burning the candles from both ends but the middle as well."
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Grower returns per hectare were the second-best on record across all varieties.
Harbour dumper: Ex-politician who reclaimed harbour to appeal conviction
The high-flying Aussie politico locked up for reclaiming Tauranga Harbour is back in court
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'I lost my fighting attitude': Cystic fibrosis sufferer hoping for Trikafta
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'Huge cost': Concerns as $303.4m civic rebuild plans approved
But the project has been heralded as a once in a lifetime opportunity the city deserves.
Tauranga byelection candidates debate crime, infrastructure and health reform
Act, National and Labour candidates spoke at the Tauranga event.
'Once in a lifetime opportunity': Council approves $303.4m CBD rebuild
But another $21m is being considered for environmental "enhancements".
Data prompts fresh calls for greater investment in 'death trap' highway
The new highway came with a hefty price tag so has it been worth it?
Violence, racism and dysfunction: Who will step up to fix city's problems?
The next MP for Tauranga will face some massive challenges.
Takitimu North Link: Chance to meet construction crew
Construction is about to get underway on the first of eight bridges to be built.
Simon Bridges' multi-million-dollar house 'under offer'
The former National Party leader and Tauranga MP has shifted his family to Auckland.
Jo Raphael: Beak Peek or Chin Nappy - there's only one right way to wear a mask
OPINION: There is one visible reminder that Covid isn't over and won't be for some time.
'What a farce': Links Ave petition presentation called to abrupt halt
'We understand it is causing significant disruption to people's lives.'
'So lucky and thankful': Tauranga tennis player receives scholarship to United States university
"I want to play my whole life and see how good I can get."
'Changed beyond recognition': The impact of the pandemic on frontline health workers' mental health
'We're seeing is high rates of depression, anxiety and burnout among health workers.'
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Job listings at record levels, wages rising and Aussie calling.
Tripadvisor ranks Bay apartment hotel as among the best of the best
Quest Rotorua Central has been ranked eighth out of 25 top hotels in the South Pacific.
Dawn Picken: Is working from home working for us?
Opinion: Despite calls for workers to return to the office, remote work is here to stay.
'The first question I get asked is if I smoke': Changing how asthma is seen in NZ
Tere Piua hopes sharing her story will change public perceptions of asthma.
Bitten, spat at, hit with axes: Top cop says assaults on police becoming more violent
'We are seeing is a propensity of offenders to increasingly use violence toward police'.
Malachi should never have gone through that hell
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Get the girls out: Breast cancer fundraiser to help locals
It coincides with Tauranga Breast Cancer Support Service's 100ks in 30 Days fundraiser.
Possible gas leak after car crashed into hole on construction site
Emergency services were called around 5.50am.
Dob them in: Rugby match abuse sparks calls to 'record it and report it'
'Intimidating and hurtful': One referee has revealed he is often abused on the field.
Tauranga byelection: Q+A with the candidates seeking Simon Bridges' seat
A teacher, retired pilot, Cabinet minister and retirees are among those running for MP.
Family car used to take Nan to cancer treatment written off after vehicle ploughs into property
Their vehicle was parked outside their house on Otumoetai Rd when it was hit.
'It's terrifying': Mall staff working in fear of brazen and violent youths
One store worker said violence and aggression had become worse in recent months.
Birds of a feather flock together: 500 due at show
The Tauranga Bird Club is spreading its wings, starting with this weekend's show.