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Suburb Spotlight: Tauranga suburb joins $1m club
'It is a very sought-after area.'
Is the Bay's boiling property market starting to simmer? New data revealed
Tauranga's median house price is $937,500 and Rotorua's $630,000.
Impacts of Chorus' fire damaged cable outage were significant
The repairs to a fire-damaged cable will cost tens of thousands of dollars.
Tourism Bay of Plenty big winner of community funding plans
The funding decision is expected to reap the biggest community impact.
TECT Rescue chopper's life-saving missions in April revealed
TECT Rescue Helicopter carried out 46 life-saving rescue missions last month.
Double murder trial: Jury hears brothers' recorded prison call
'I'm f***** happy I did it all', the accused brother said after the alleged murders.
Bay of Plenty councillor abstains from Māori engagement funding vote
But the move was met with stern advice from a seasoned local politician.
Jo Raphael: Free school buses great news
OPINION: Free buses for school should help free up congestion.
Brrrrrr! Sub zero temps as region shivers
Frozen windscreens and glistening lawns were on the menu this morning.
Revealed: Email from ousted Tauranga councillor warns Wellington council of 'serious natural justice concerns'
The email was sent to all Wellington councillors and the city's mayor.
'Unprecedented drought': No relief from water restrictions in sight
City faces 'a potential problem sourcing water', warns council.
State Highway 29 reopens after logging truck crash clean-up
The crash is reported to be near Soldiers Rd.
Ardern by Frizzel: Rare artwork to be auctioned at pink ribbon event
The charity breakfast is helping raise money for breast cancer research.
Jo Raphael: Don't make border workers choose between job or jab
OPINION: Port workers shouldn't have to choose between their job or the jab.
Tauranga public invited to long-term plan open days
The plan proposes investing $4.57 billion in key priority areas now and for the future.
Freedom camping clampdown: Breaches soar, vans spotted using 'dodgy' self-containment stickers
Cars with "a dodgy sticker" are in line of proposed changes to freedom camping rules.
School-age children to get free bus fares, anytime as council urged to 'be brave'
'We may not be popular but now's the time to make a move. Tauranga can't wait.'
'No one wants to lose a child.' Rural schools want consistent speed limits
Submitters call for a consistent approach to speed limits outside rural schools.
'A monster': Survivor hits out as serial rapist locked up indefinitely
'I am standing here today to reclaim my confidence and power.'
Mauao to close to public for helicopter operation
Security and barriers will be in place at entrances to advise visitors of the closure.
Local Focus: Today is ME day
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May warmer than usual, but will it continue?
May has been warmer and drier than previous years on average.
Critic and backers react to green light for new Ōmokoroa town centre
Jace Investments Limited has been granted consent to establish a town centre in Ōmokoroa.
'Scared for my life': Witness in double murder trial says gun was turned on him
A Crown witness has described what happened when the man he worked for was fatally shot.
BOP tourism industry could benefit from new $200m recovery plan
Bay of Plenty tourism operators could benefit from a new $200m government package.
Defecation, urination and vomit: Intimidation on 12th Ave
"I'm at work by 7.45am and they are there with a bottle of wine half already done."
Passengers forced to exit plane at Tauranga Airport
The incident was reported about 7.50am.
'Massive inquiry': New townhouse development to be built opposite Tauranga racecourse
The Stables in Greerton had "massive inquiries" in days, Bask in the Mount has sold out.
Jo Raphael: Marathon participants an inspirational bunch
OPINION: These annual events are yearly highlights on the region's calendar.
'Don't feel safe': Tauranga residents petition for removal of homeless
Foul language, mess, and intimidation are reasons residents say they want homeless gone.
DoC investigating grisly remains of great white shark in Tauranga
The great white shark is a protected species under the Wildlife Act.
Five Lotto second division players from across the region
One winner was also lucky enough to win Powerball second division.