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'Genuinely life-changing': Three Bay teenagers awarded scholarships for tertiary study
The teenagers will receive $10,000 yearly for the duration of their degree.
Help or hindrance? Ex-mayor questions Civil Defence's donations advice
People want to help cyclone victims, but Civil Defence says it's not always helpful.
Domain 'a mess': Grounds damage disrupts cricket season, fears rugby will be next
One sports club is already $6000 out of pocket due to the damage.
Man dies at Pāpāmoa Beach after desperate attempts to revive him
A man has died at the beach after he was discovered face down in the surf.
Did you see this vehicle? Police investigating fatal SH2 crash seek witnesses
Medical assistance was provided, but the driver was unable to be revived.
'Olympics' of Māoridom: Five local kapa haka rōpū set to compete in Te Matatini
The biggest kapa haka event in the Māori calendar is taking place in Auckland next week.
'Catastrophic effect on visitors': Coromandel businesses hurting after five summer storms
"I have been living on my overdraft, and this is supposed to be the height of the season."
'Conned' on his final day after nearly 28 years as a Judge
Judge retires after more than 21 years on the bench.
Teen triathlete blows off the 'cobwebs' with win in Mount Maunganui
Around 650 competitors aged between 11 and 70 plus took part in the event.
Tauranga Aero Club delivers 45 tonnes of donations to cyclone victims
Tauranga Aero Club have been overwhelmed by people's generosity.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Napier records second-wettest day ever
'Gabrielle is one of the worst storms to hit Aotearoa New Zealand in living history.'
'Severe departure from accepted practice': Countdown pharmacy dispenses wrong drugs
Woman had 'heart attack'-like symptoms after getting a double dose of blood medication.
One dead in SH2 crash at Whakamārama
Police were alerted about 10.55am. One person has died
Speedway: Allard overcomes snags to clinch North Island sprint car title
Champ makes running repairs, stays calm to win title.
'Flying out the door': First-home buyers move in as house prices hit two-year low
The last time Tauranga had its current median house price was in September 2020.
Lawyers alarmed as $150m Tauranga courthouse project put under review
Tauranga's courthouse project is under review and local lawyers are calling for action.
Sports clubs to protest at council 'extinction notices'
'If you’re going to go and destroy other assets you need to have a good reason.'
Wet and warm weather has council lagging on lawnmowing, turning 100yo trees to mulch
At least 30 trees were felled in Tauranga during Cyclone Gabrielle.
'Expect to see higher menu prices': Minimum wage increases $1.50 per hour
The adult minimum wage will be rising to $22.70 per hour from April 1
Kiri Gillespie: Greater insight into teenage mental wellbeing a no-brainer
Opinion: We should be learning more about why kids skip school
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New Zealanders are tired after a tough 2020, 2021 and 2022.
ChatGPT threatens language diversity in the age of AI
OPINION: Writing itself is a technology that can be used to further inequality.
Graffiti and tagging clean-up costs across Tauranga city revealed
Graffiti clean up costs revealed.
Damaged water main in Pyes Pa repaired
A maintenance contractor is responding, the council says.
Larsen defends North Island Sprint Car title
Rain enforced delay leads to stronger field for North Island title
Tauranga Aero Club, former mayor, to fly in aid supplies to Hawke's Bay
The aero club will fly donations into Hawke's Bay as the region recovers from the cyclone.
Beaches and lakes reopen after cyclone closures, but swimmers warned to remain vigilant
People urged to be vigilant, and choose beaches where lifeguards are on duty.
Local Focus: ‘Tea is like art’
China Friendship Society invites Tauranga locals to learn about Chinese culture.
Sonya Bateson: Social media - we can’t live with it; we can’t live without it
OPINION: I hate social media.
Blacks Caps v England: Teams honour storm victims, London fan makes epic journey to Tauranga
Excited spectators poured into Bay Oval for the day-night test.
Potential measles contacts from chartered bus urged to call Healthline 'immediately'
Possible contact with confirmed measles case on bus to and from Tauranga
Cyclone Gabrielle clean-up: Mauao reopens but council advises caution
Things will be 'starting to return to normal' for a lot of people in the Bay of Plenty.