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Local Focus: Elderly keeping fit on their feet
A new initiative is helping pensioners keep active. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Feelings running deep on TECT proposal to ditch customer rebates
A huge community debate is shaping up about the future of Tauranga's TECT cheques.
Builders suffering in 'brutal' heat wave
Workers in heavy gear or who are often in the sun may be struggling this summer.
Former Chiefs trainer saves man's life on golf course
Golfer's skills and a defibrillator saved a life at the Tauranga course.
Service station robber hid in cupboard
Caltex petrol station robber jailed for more than three years.
Katchafire to replace Shaggy at One Love
Reggae star Shaggy is out of One Love due to unforeseen circumstances.
Ten per cent of apartments resold at a loss
But there's one place in New Zealand where no properties were sold for a loss.
Skills taught on waka's celestial journey
A group of sailors prepare to circumnavigating North Island - by the stars.
NZ under-18 1500m smashed at Cooks
Wind denied athletes the chance of Commonwealth Games qualifications at Cooks Classic
Dumped rubbish angers at Papamoa scenic spot
A boat and bunk beds have been dumped near the Kaituna River.
Glass recycle collections cut
The decision to scrap kerbside glass recycling has dumbfounded Tauranga residents.
Unaffordable housing takes gloss off Tauranga lifestyle
Fewer people moving to Tauranga for rung in career ladder
Dozens sign up to be Uber drivers
Uber spokeswoman says hundreds had enquired about joining ride-sharing service.
Puppy rescued from car boot
A puppy abandoned in the boot of a car on a sweltering day has narrowly escaped death.
Tauranga now most unaffordable place to buy a home
Tauranga now most unaffordable city in terms of time to pay off a house on median income.
Local Focus: 'We're off to see the Wizard' - youth flock to local theatre
Youth productions have seen new performers join amateur theatre. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: 'We're off to see the Wizard' - youth flock to local theatre
Youth shows have seen new performers join local theatre. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Ninety-three-year-old gains pilot's licence
Former fighter pilot Bryan Cox returns to the skies.
Matakana Island barricade removed
A wire barricade preventing people from visiting Matakana Island has now been removed.
18 deaths: Residents plead for action on notorious highway
Renewed calls for urgent safety improvements on SH2 between Tauranga and Katikati.
Emergency housing families made welcome
A Papamoa school is keen to welcome children from a new emergency housing village.
Toxic fish at Mount trigger warning
Do not touch pufferfish and keep dogs away from these poisonous creatures.
Poll on Maori seats looks likely
Western Bay of Plenty residents have signed a petition wanting their say on Maori wards.
Barricaded wharf halts cruises
Matakana islanders and council leaders meet today to discuss Panepane Wharf issues.
Fatal gliding crash: radio transmission recorded; no words spoken
Brief radio transmission recorded just before crash but no words were spoken.
Next king tide due on Waitangi weekend
Slim chance of more destruction to the coast when the next king tide comes: Scientist
'No remorse': Killer driver says prison like a 'girls' camp'
The only surviving victim of the crash she caused says the letter shows little remorse.
Baby wipes blamed for Pilot Bay contamination
Council says the overflow happened after a pipe was blocked by wet wipes.
'How many more crosses will it take?'
Safety improvements are the top priority for the horror highway to Katikati.
Busy Tauranga beach contaminated by wastewater
The contamination was caused by a wastewater overflow at Pilot Bay in Mount Maunganui.
Bay schools get savvy so parents save
School-related costs are rising and many parents are struggling to meet them.
Crash victim's road to recovery: 'I had a cast on every limb'
This year brings new challenges for Welcome Bay's Tina Jennen after a car crash last year.