'A huge change for the better': What the Takitimu North Link will mean for locals
One Bethlehem resident says the expected reduction in traffic will be "utterly wonderful".
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Opinion: Just do something - massacres need to stop
OPINION: US, just do something - anything - to stop the massacres.
'Made my week': Cystic fibrosis sufferer gifted money by stranger
The donor wanted Troy Watson to 'go and have fun' with his friends or family.
Monkeypox v Covid: How do the two viruses compare?
The Ministry of Health says the risk of importation of monkeypox to NZ is "moderate".
Vehicle impounds and $500 fines for gangs, promises byelection candidate
The proposed Bill would ban gangs from riding convoy on city streets.
Serious crash: Six injured after two vehicles collide near Whakatāne
Fire fighters extricated two people trapped inside vehicles following the crash.
Local Focus: Allan Cawood on Candidate Camera
One Party's Allan Cawood discusses the big byelection issues facing Tauranga residents.
'Gut-wrenching': Defibrillator disappears from Mauao base track
The defibrillator was donated to the community in August 2020
E-bike giveaway giving back to community
The business hopes the giveaway will alleviate some pressure from people struggling
'We have families, we're just doing our job': Road worker speaks out on abuse
Bottles, golf balls, and daily verbal abuse are being hurled at road workers by motorists
Local Focus: Andrew Hollis on Candidate Camera
Andrew Hollis throws his hat in the ring for the Tauranga byelection with New Nation.
Local Focus: Sue Grey on Candidate Camera
The NZ Outdoors and Freedom party candidate discusses the big local issues on camera.
Rejected marine research facility on reserve land back on cards
A bid for the centre was blocked in 2020, now it is back with the public for feedback.
Letters to the editor: Subdivisions are the root cause of congestion
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
'Optimal fan experience': $170m 'people's stadium' pitched
But local sports clubs that may be displaced by the stadium wait nervously for options
Who's claiming $518,000 from failed Tauranga builder?
Revenue during Covid insufficient to cover overheads, liquidator David Thomas says.
'Nasty virus' and range of illnesses spread through schools
One school had more than 40 absences this week, another had 20 per cent of kids away.
'Rushed' Three Waters reform a 'recipe for disaster' – Anne Tolley
"There's little clarity about how it all fits together and it's being rushed."
The Premium Debate: cystic fibrosis sufferers still hoping to get drug
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Local Focus: Helen Houghton on Candidate Camera
New Conservative candidate Helen Houghton discusses the big issues facing Tauranga.
Local Focus: Cameron Luxton on Candidate Camera
Act candidate Cameron Luxton wants to take the politics out of infrastructure.
Pain at the pump: Where's the cheapest gas near you?
The prices have seen a spike in EV and hybrid sales and could end one man's career.
Watch: Justice Minister Kris Faafoi talks legal aid, and delays
The maximum income thresholds for legal aid are being lifted, but some say not by enough.
Tauranga builder fails with $518,000 shortfall, recession fears raised
"We are now accumulating a backlog of unfinished houses" - National MP Andrew Bayly
Tsunami sirens plan abandoned, considered too unreliable
Concerns were raised people relying on sirens would be let down in an emergency.
'Different story': Earlier bowel cancer screening could have saved her - widower
'She died before she would've qualified to be tested.'
Local Focus: Jan Tinetti on Candidate Camera
Labour's Tauranga by-election candidate Jan Tinetti discusses the big issues on camera.
Local Focus: Sam Uffindell on Candidate Camera
National's Tauranga by-election candidate on why he's the person to replace Simon Bridges.
'Struggling': Bay Oval seeks nearly $2m lifeline to stay afloat
"We are essentially not only burning the candles from both ends but the middle as well."
Zespri financial results: Record year for kiwifruit marketer
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
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Life's too short to let whingers and whiners dump their hatred on you
OPINION: Whingers and whiners should ditch the negativity.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers ponder Trikafta donation
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.