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Some residents say a museum is important but others fear it could be a 'white elephant'.
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Employment experts give their tips on how to ask for a pay rise.
'Humbled': Jan Tinetti will run in Tauranga by-election, date announced
The by-election will take place on June 18.
New interim tournament director for Zespri AIMS Games
It's the end of one era and the beginning of another for the games.
Rawiri Waititi: Māori should be paid a pension from age 57
There is support and opposition to the idea to lower NZ Super eligibility for Māori.
Two brothers have the same condition. But only one can get $330k 'miracle' drug
One brother says it's a 'kick in the guts' knowing he could not get the drug.
Cost of 'lost democracy' adds to regional council's election bill
The regional council will be the only local authority holding an election in Tauranga.
Missing Tauranga doctor search may be formally halted
Police look to suspend the search and rescue arm of inquiry into missing Tauranga doctor.
Revealed: Number of AstraZeneca and Novavax doses administered
Pfizer remains the preferred Covid vaccine but other options are available to Kiwis.
Maungatapu powerline project cancelled: 'Marae will fight to the bitter end'
Transpower has canned plans to move a 3.3km section of its A-line supplying the Mount.
What's being done to solve the Gib crisis?
The three-pronged attack aimed at solving the drastic Gib plasterboard shortage.
Man charged with threatening to kill PM restrained in court
Richard Sivell was restrained on the courtroom floor, later claiming he was "kidnapped".
Two deaths in Lakes region, number of other vaccines administered revealed
The number of AstraZeneca and Novavax doses in the Bay of Plenty can be revealed.
Local Focus: New library site opens after 120,000 books moved
Tauranga's temporary library - He Puna Manawa - officially opens for business.
Jo Raphael: Women exercising alone should not face safety threats
OPINION: Having your security threatened takes a long time to recover from.
'Said a prayer and set off': How these flatties fared on their marathon paddle
Mount men set off on a 12-hour paddle from Mayor Island to the Mount.
'More stability': Businesses relieved as vax pass requirement ends
Mandates that left one gym owner with a 'sense of nervousness' will be lifted.
'Opportunists': Gib board selling for 'exorbitant' prices online in shortage
Trade Me: Average sale price in plasterboard category up 412% from October to March.
Latest Covid hospitalisations, cases and deaths revealed
There are nearly 700 people throughout New Zealand with the virus in hospital.
Mowers, chainsaws and a cold beer: The surprising ways high-powered bosses unwind
Leaders reveal their best tonics for workplace stress.
Bay Lotto winners have nearly 25,000 reasons to celebrate
Ten tickets won second division on Saturday.
'Massive delays': Schools frustrated over wait for new classrooms
The Government is working to 'minimise the impact' of the building consent process.
Letters: Wairākei reserve planting - economy should take 'precedence'
Our readers have their say.
Jo Raphael: People should be disgusted by charity shop break-in
OPINION: A message needs to be sent that this type of behaviour will not be tolerated.
Telling it like it is: Meet our new Opinion section columnists
We've added new opinion writers to our current line-up.
Ngahi Bidois: Stay focused as you embrace the challenge of change
OPINION: Choose wisely what you spend your time and energy on
You up for the challenge? 100km in 30 Days for Breast Cancer
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'We'll never give up': Inside the search for missing doctor
Volunteers have searched by land, sea and air. So what is next?
How a man's lonely death led to housing for the elderly homeless
Elderly man found four days after he died.
'I tried to scream': Woman's 'terrifying' park encounter with naked 'growling' man
'It was pretty terrifying. He was making noises as he stepped out.'
One injured after three-car collision in Mount Maunganui
Police were alerted at 2.43pm.
Opinion: It's time to raise the retirement age
Our rising population age raises the stakes for the Super debate, writes Luke Kirkness.