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Search continues for missing Katikati man
The 35-year-old was last seen around 10am on August 13.
Council conflict: A knight and a dame have their say
Playground 'nonsense' and herding cats: Views from the public seats.
'She'd be so proud': Cystic Sister takes on new challenge in memory of lost sister
Kristie Purton and Nikki Reynolds: Well-known in Tauranga as the "Cystic Sisters".
'Crazy demand': Big rush on kitchen and bathroom renovations in wake of lockdown
One company had 30 to 40 jobs coming in each month.
'Out of this world': Tauranga car sale companies busier than ever as travel savings are spent on new cars
Report shows drop in car registrations pre-lockdown but companies now busier than ever.
Comment: A year of petty politics in Tauranga
COMMENT: How we got here, and why this council is on its last chance.
Mayor promises to do better despite heavy criticism from councillors
The divided council came together to unanimously vote for observer intervention.
Newly built Te Puna Memorial Hall opens its doors
The former hall had been built in 1922 in memory of Te Puna veterans.
Council votes to have observer monitor councillor interactions
Simmering tensions among the city's elected members have come to a head.
Stroke survivor sharing hard lessons
"Many of our own Māori families, whānau are not accessing what is already available."
Jo Raphael: It's time to clean up this managed isolation mess once and for all
COMMENT: Government needs to stop border breaches quickly.
Pāpāmoa pool fence battle: Ministry sides with resident, overturns council calls
The council insists it took the right steps in three-year battle with $46k bill.
Simon Bridges says get the peace pipe: Leaders urge council to make up
"It's simply not an answer to say all fault lies on the other side."
'Dirty money': Man jailed for importing 500kg of meth worth up to $150m
Name suppression lifted as man jailed for 12 years.
Man guilty of infant's manslaughter witnessed by 5-year-old
Jury finds Richard Royal Arif Uddin not guilty of murder of a 14-week-old boy.
Close to 720 high risk Port of Tauranga workers tested for Covid-19
The Ministry of Health ordered up to 6000 Port of Tauranga workers to be tested.
Local students sell face masks for much-needed funds
The students sold 190 face masks and were still going.
'Poor conduct', 'significant conflict': Why Govt stepped in after council clashes
A government department had been 'closely monitoring' council conflict for months.
Local Focus: Should Tauranga's rich pay more tax?
Tauranga candidates have their say on taxes. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tauranga Moana iwi helping city fight Covid-19
Tauranga iwi groups are supporting city's fight against Covid-19.
Letters to the editor: Promote a referendum if you want a name change
Readers have their say.
Local Focus: Should Tauranga's rich pay more tax? Candidates give their views
Tauranga candidates have their say on taxes. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
New election date will give these young voters their say
Pushing the election date forward to October 17 means more young people can now vote.
'High risk' port testing almost done but will be ongoing
Meanwhile, about 500 people were tested across the DHB region on Tuesday.
'Walking on eggshells': Calls for Tauranga mayor to resign or council sacked
Tauranga councillors claim it is a toxic environment and they are 'walking on eggshells'.
Western Bay Final: Repeat or redemption?
Tauranga Sports and Te Puna will face off in a repeat of last year's final.
Katikati man reported missing, police appeal for information
Shaun Donovan was last seen around 10am on August 13.
Emergency meeting over conflict in Tauranga council
'The council must be responsible for resolving its own problems.'
Cold case mystery: Do you know this man? Aussie police search for Kiwi connection
The man, who was found dead 12 years ago, is thought to have links to Tauranga.
Powerball $50m: Winner thought they won $5000, not $5m
The couple who won had a quiet lunch and celebratory wine after claiming $5 million.