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Boy, 12, saves men from rip at the Mount: 'He just kept a level head'
Freddie Mitchell saved two people from a rip at the Mount.
'Papa George' receives MNZM
The man behind the te reo airwaves is honoured for his tireless efforts.
New Years Honours: Mum honoured for 20-year advocacy work
Jenny Noble started advocating for those with rare diseases more than 20 years ago.
Dual awakenings lead to community-based honour
'I have never looked back,' says James Muir.
New Year Honours: Social scientist on her tireless work
A Tauranga social scientist has been made a member of the NZ Order of Merit.
Sunny day out at Memorial Park
Hundreds of people visited Tauranga's Memorial Park over the festive weekend.
Pickens battles puncture to claim midget win
It was all action at Baypark Speedway on Saturday.
Car rolls in Welcome Bay crash
Two cars have collided at a busy intersection, leaving one on its roof.
Breast cancer 'no death sentence' for Labour list MP
'I do need to get well to support people,' Jan Tinetti says.
Police call for help finding duo on the run
Ian Larkins and Awhina Whare both have warrants out for their arrest.
Motocross: Natzke the man of the moment
Mount Maunganui's Josiah Natzke celebrated a major victory.
''Pianist extraordinaire'' leaves big shoes to fill in therapeutic choir group
The Brainwave Singers are after a new person to tickle the ivories.
Tauranga will feel impact after cruise ship skips stop
The ship was due to make a stop in Tauranga today.
Original NZ SAS soldiers call for help to fund Tauranga reunion
The remaining squadron members need $13,500.
Game, Set, Match: Mount singles title decided
Auckland's Andrew Lobb proved too good in the men's singles.
Building consents: Tauranga's top five 2019 builds
The first stage of the new Mainfreight facility was approved in January 2019.
Ambulance called after ruckus Mount Maunganui party
Someone also called noise control on the party.
Four saved in dramatic Maketū water rescue
"I had a quick look out the window and could see four heads floating."
Plenty going on over January for Tauranga
The end of 2019 and start of 2020 has a lot on for people enjoying time off over summer.
White Island eruption: Rāhui officially lifted
The temporary ritual prohibition was lifted at 1pm today.
Ben O'Leary's favourite places in the Bay of Plenty and why
Drax Project are excited to be home and say that will come through in their gigs.
'Flapping his little wings about': Firefighters rescue baby blue penguin
A little blue penguin was found struggling in the surf.
'So so itchy': Mount Maulers back for another year
Local noticeboards have been abuzz with chatter about the sand crawlers.
A look back at stories that made headlines in the 2010s
A look at some of the biggest stories of the decade.
Tauranga's top 10 sporting moments that thrilled in 2019
The Bay of Plenty Times' sports team picks out their favourite sporting moments of 2019.
Funeral for Whakatāne Hospital ICU nurse delayed
A funeral service for Whakatāne ICU nurse killed in a crash has been put on hold.
International racers gear up for Baypark Speedway
Baypark Speedway is hosting a round of the International Midget Car Series.
Traffic bedlam: Holiday-makers crawl into Tauranga on SH29
Traffic is heavy heading into the city.
What happened next: Peter Oakes, the 57-year-old Kiwi bloke learning to swim
He's breaking down any and all stigmas that exist around learning to swim as an adult.
Local Focus: Making new friends thanks to Alzheimer’s Tauranga
Fancy cheering up someone's week? Alzheimer’s Tauranga is looking for new volunteers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Crowned! Tauranga's biggest house sales of 2019 revealed
It has been a hot start to the summer for Tauranga's property market
Christmas Day baby 'the best present'
One mum was lucky enough to fit in Christmas dinner before giving birth.