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New $300,000 city sculpture to be revealed
A 7m sculpture inspired by nature and Māori imagery will be unveiled in Tauranga's CBD.
'A lottery': Non-profits struggle for money as one forced to close
'We’ve always run on such an oily rag ... now families won’t get our service.'
Mark Lister: Comparing shares and property
OPINION: Experts suggest owning both asset types for balanced wealth creation.
Steamers ‘did us proud’ despite NPC loss to Wellington
Close, but so far away after the Steamers push the Lions to extra time in the NPC final.
'If they cut me open, I’d be blue and gold inside': Historic day for Steamers fans
BOP Steamers face Wellington at Sky Stadium at 3.05pm on October 26 for NPC final
'Hopefully we can get it done': Steamers captain prepares for NPC final
Ahead of the NPC final, Steamers captain Kurt Eklund shared his rugby journey.
Bars hope boost from Steamers' win 'bodes well' for long weekend
Steamers' historic run underlines support from some for a new stadium in central Tauranga.
'Something out of CSI Miami': Lawyer says man accused of murder wasn't even there
Hamiora Bennett is one of nine people, mostly Mongrel Mob members, accused of murder.
Murder-accused is 'Dorothy', not the 'Wicked Witch of the West’, defence tells jury
The jury got a taste of a classic fairy tale during Kiri Pini's defence closings today.
Edge of Glory: Shield heroes back Steamers to make history
Reflecting on the 2004 Shield win, past and present Steamers look ahead to the NPC semi.
'They were not there to share drinks': Crown claims gang's deadly attack was retribution
The Crown has closed its case in the lengthy murder trial of nine Mongrel Mob members.
'Dreams do come true': Kiwi country singer making it in Nashville awarded
'I’ve never forgotten where I’ve come from.'
Inside the cancellation of Bay Dreams 2025: ‘We took action before it was too late’
It was a “bittersweet” announcement forced by changing festival conditions, promotors say.
Bay of Plenty Steamers end Hawke's Bay Magpies' season
An erratic season concludes in Tauranga.
Find out what's on in the Bay of Plenty
From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region.
Waioeka River: Person still missing
The police are still monitoring river conditions following a serious crash in Waioeka.
Singaporeans pay $40m for 24.9% of five-village retirement chain
'This is a capital-intensive business. We really want to expand' – chairman Bill McDonald.
'Essentially... allocated nothing': Road funding snub frustrates mayor
'Rotorua seems to keep missing out.'
Mark Lister: What 2025 could hold for the NZ dollar's fortunes
OPINON: Whether a stronger currency is good or not depends on your perspective.
Manslaughter and meth: The man in the middle of two trials
The man who shot an unarmed man he thought had come to kill him, can now be named.