'Breaks my heart': Fears for families if free parenting classes lost
'It breaks my heart,' the Tauranga centre's facilitator says.
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City considers installing fluoride-free water tap at the border
Supplying unfluoridated water to Tauranga locals will be discussed at a meeting on Monday.
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Z Manu World Champs: Tauranga event showcases Kiwiana diving skills
Tauranga Z Manu World Champs celebrates splashy jumps with skill, style, and competition.
Builder made false insurance claim on $1.3m policy after build was damaged by heavy rain
He told the client he had taken out $2m in cover, but hadn't. Then it rained.
Foodbank grateful for community's 'hard yakka'
'Your support makes a direct and positive impact on the lives of others,' says the boss.
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The event that keeps going as long as you do.
Retailers upbeat about the lead-up to Christmas
The comments come days after shoppers spent more than $11m over Black Friday.
Vote now! Where to see the Western Bay's most stunning Christmas lights
Entries are now open for 2024’s Tremains Christmas Lights Trail.
BoP officers recognised for bravery under gunfire
Four Bay of Plenty police officers have been honoured in the New Zealand Bravery Awards.
'My heart just broke': Witness' grief comes 'flooding back' after swimming hole tragedy
'You just feel so wholeheartedly for these people that are going through this tragedy ...'
Epic trolley dash! What this Mum grabbed in 90 seconds
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Old and new: Baypark Speedway hosts epic title clash this Saturday
24 super saloon drivers compete at Baypark this Saturday.
'Sinister': Husband accused of rape fathered three kids with wife's younger sister
'This is a court of law, it’s not a court of morals,' the man's lawyer told a court.
Scrub fire about 1ha in size under control
The fire is in steep terrain, and crews are working to extinguish it.
Whānau rally for city's first Māori ward councillor struck by rare illness
Locals will climb Mauao to fundraise for Tauranga councillor Mikaere Sydney.
'We certainly feel the love': Donations pour in from Christmas Movie in the Park
A rain delay didn't stop hundreds of people joining the fun and donating to the foodbank.
Mercury rising: Bay faces 28C days
The outlook for a warm and dry summer continues.
'Everything looks brilliant': Tauranga's newest supermarket opens in Greerton
The former Woolworths store had a week-long makeover.
Three men deny flouting gang patch ban in Tauranga
A fourth failed to appear in court.
'Emotional rollercoaster': Teen beats cancer twice in three years
'The true meaning of Christmas has become more profound for us – cancer has changed us.'
Outdoor fire restrictions amid vegetation fire surge
There have been 69 vegetation fires in the last month.
Taking truants' parents to court will 'punish' poor families, iwi leader says
The minister says only adults being genuinely obstructive or neglectful risk being fined.
'We give back where we can': Appeal's big boost from sports groups
Halfway through the appeal, donations are tracking well with large donations rolling in.
'I was gassed': Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon participants take part in milestone event
A Thousand children swam, biked and ran hard participating in the Weet-Bix TRYathlon
‘I hope you rot’: Fugitive rapist finally faces justice in a NZ court
'He needs to be held accountable for his evil, despicable actions.'
'Heartbreaking': Second Bay of Plenty horse death linked to fireworks
'My emotions are pretty up and down at the moment ... I'm trying to deal with it.'
Mark Lister: Santa rally in 2024? US stocks soar as optimism builds
OPINION: US shares rise 27% in 2024; Santa rally expected amid strong earnings.
Tauranga man who sexually violated woman after work function named
She woke in the early hours to a man, who can now be named, 'forcefully' violating her.
'Joining forces': Emergency services lead food drive
Emergency teams unite to collect food for families in need.
'We expect a vast improvement': Decision on bar's licence renewal bid
There were concerns over inexperienced staff in charge and an alleged serious assault.
Judge intervenes after 14-year-old girl faced second night in police cells
A lawyer says social workers are spending the night with youths as there are no beds.