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COMMENT: A "wellbeing" approach promises a change in the way we identify economic goals.
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Thousands of visitors expected for peak summer holiday week
The city is preparing for a big week of events and the thousands of visitors they bring.
Brave Zahnee Riley-Campbell is back on her feet
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No place like home for Mount Maunganui's Allan Goodhall
Allan Goodhall retired from Mount Maunganui College on June 1.
'Loved and respected' chef killed in Te Puna crash
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'I will never be fully recovered': Community leader relives horrific crash
Tina Jennen suffered horrific injuries and still experiences pain and a lot of stiffness.
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Christmas baby surprises Tauranga family
"She is just a beautiful, healthy baby girl. There is nothing else like it in the world."
The story of NZ's first and only mass school shooting
95 years after the tragedy, all that remains are memories and the graves of two boys.
Wild weather: Worst could still be to come
Authorities are warning people the worst of wild weather could still be yet to come.
Local Focus: Mark Sandoval's top spots to hit this summer
Pāpāmoa tips from travel blogger, Mark Sandoval. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch: Soggy Xmas Eve as flooding hits holiday areas
Campers have been forced to evacuate amid rising floodwaters.
21-year-old man dies as car flips
Four people died in separate crashes from Friday night to Saturday afternoon.
No Jägerbombs or vodka Red Bulls at Fat Freddy's Drop gig
Beer, cider, wine and RTDs are permitted to remain on the menu.
Recycling crusader Marty Hoffart
Statistics show Kiwis are one of the worst recyclers in the world, says Marty Hoffart.
Third road death in less than 24 hours
The road death is the second across the country today, and the third 15 hours.
Local Focus: Māori women's suffrage day celebrated
20 December was the anniversary for Māori women to vote. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Stan Walker looks forward to 'biggest year yet'
Kiwi hitmaker Stan Walker says 2019 will be his biggest year yet
Two fatalities on NZ roads within 24 hours
Two people are dead after crashes in Tauranga and Christchurch in a 24-hour period.
Man charged in relation to 17-year-old's death in Te Puke
Police have made an arrest following the death of a 17-year-old.
Young police fan gets tour of a lifetime
The 4-year-old wants to be a policeman when he grows up.
Mates deliver taxi filled with food
A man's mission to be a better person has resulted in a foodbank donation like no other.
Teen bashed in 'cowardly, unprovoked' attack
Teen seriously assaulted in a "cowardly" unprovoked attack at Mount Maunganui.
Name released in fatal crash
The woman who died in a fatal motorcycle crash can now be named.
Council may gift $1m historic property to trust
A historic public property on 11 Mission St near Tauranga's CBD may be gifted to a trust.
Council picks controversial new name for park
Two-thirds of people rejected the name in a public consultation.
Joy for heartbroken father who lost keepsake
A couple's heartbreak at losing a keepsake of their stillborn son has now become joy.
Guilty verdicts in $645k fraud trial
Tauranga jury retires to consider verdicts in alleged $645k fraud trial.
High-crash SH2 passing lane closed for Christmas
We ask drivers to be patient so that everybody gets home or to their destination safely."
Fraud trial accused denies knowing about $645K investments had nothing to do with him
One of the two men on trial defending fraud charges claims no link to $645K investments.
Tauranga vigil for Grace Millane 'full of love and kindness'
Two vigils were held in Tauranga for Grace Millane over the weekend.