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Man arrested after commercial burglaries
A 39-year-old was arrested in relation to a series of commercial burglaries.
Murder trial: Dead man’s cousin explains why she sent texts after fatal shooting
Murder witness says her cousin was shot within a minute of arrival at an Ōmanawa property.
'It simply isn’t about the money': Striking teachers gather outside Tinetti's office
Nearly 2000 educators in the Western Bay are taking strike action today.
Local Focus: Multicultural Festival marks ‘Race Relations Day’
Tauranga’s multicultural community is preparing to showcase music, food and fashion.
Zoe Hunter: There is no justification for robbing the local dairy
OPINION: The cost of living is hard for all. But it doesn’t give the right to steal.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on the teachers’ strike
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
'We need to look after our teachers': Parents share why they back today's strike
More than 50,000 educators across the country will go on strike today.
Is this 'the most unkept city in NZ'? Why one resident says yes
'Walking around town, there are lots of weeds growing up to half a metre high.'
Raising awareness of rights of hearing dogs
Helen Ware hopes to bring attention to the rights of hearing dogs.
Foiled flush: Rain blamed as sewer overflows rise in region
'We ask people to please only flush the three P’s'
Murder trial: 'I couldn’t work out who anyone was in the dark, then boom'
The witness hid behind a shed because he didn’t want to be 'blasted'.
EpiPen funding 'took a load off' for allergy sufferers
However, Allergy NZ says more education about changes is needed.
Opinion: Support the teachers who support our children
OPINION: Our teachers need more support.
Opinion: Alcohol free means alcohol free...even if you're VIP
OPINION: Merepeka Raukawa-Tait says there should be no exceptions.
Plunged: Tough time to sell despite house price drop
Demand is expected to drain from the housing market in the coming months.
'Our tamariki are missing out': Why Bay of Plenty educators are taking strike action on Thursday
More than 50,000 educators will take part in a nationwide strike on Thursday.
'We don’t want to turn these people away': Homelessness blamed for library incidents
There have been 15 incidents of antisocial behaviour at He Puna Manawa library in Tauranga
'I need an ambulance': Murder trial hears 111 calls, accused claims he thought victim had gun
The murder trial of a Bay of Plenty man enters day two.
Reports of stolen cats in Pāpāmoa unfounded
Police received reports of a large number of cats being held at an address.
Ōmanawa murder accused claims fatal shooting was act of self-defence
Trial of man accused of murdering a Tauranga man at Ōmanawa begins today.
'It takes a village': Pride Picnic turnout shows Tauranga's diversity
The picnic topped off a week of celebrations for 2023 Tauranga Moana Pride Week.
New sites for Tauranga Racecourse confirmed despite majority support for it to stay
Hearings on the future of the racecourse and golf club begin next month.
'We are helpless': Store owners frustrated as retail crime doubles
'It is really hard nowadays to be honest. It is quite scary,' says one dairy owner.
Board riders hit Whangamata
Mount Maunganui’s Bay Boardriders Club surfed to victory at the Hurley New Zealand
Mitchell Te Kani death: Ninth person charged in Tauranga homicide investigation
A 36-year-old man has been charged.
Chamber boss: Business leaders are anxious about next year’s local election
Returning to an elected council is a hot topic.
Cocaine use soars, beyond 'small pockets' of NZ society
It comes as methamphetamine and MDMA consumption nationwide has been on a downward trend.
'Aggressive', 'intimidating': Poor behaviour prompts concern for council ACC claims
Figures from ACC reveal exactly what the most common injuries are at our councils.
Business Digest: Farm Environment Awards winners announced
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‘Could be the end of your business’: Insurance Council of NZ warns those with no coverage
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