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New Tauranga bus stop locations ‘sub-optimal’
A permanent CBD bus interchange location was decided at a Tauranga City Council meeting.

'Unmanageable': Principal blasts Govt 'overstepping' with phone ban
He describes the blanket ban as 'another step into central government control'.

'Make a difference': Comedian, MP back call for rainbow crossing in Tauranga
'Yes, it’s lines on the ground - but it’s so much more than that.'

Battle of Gate Pā 160th commemoration takes place
A significant moment in the history of Tauranga is being marked today.

Double Lotto wins strike Tauranga
Two people from Tauranga won $13,549 with Lotto second division

Family to head to Italy for son's treatment
Sixteen-year-old Daniel Patterson was born with Wiskott-Aldrich-Syndrome.

'Disgusted': Destiny Church member jailed for stealing $377k from employer
'She was a good actor who portrayed herself as a good Christian woman.'

Member of sacked council runs for mayor: 'There isn’t much I would do differently'
'The city needs to move forward and leave all that behind us.'

Fire closes 'friendly' Tauranga restaurant and bar
Loyal supporters are rallying behind the owners after the early-morning blaze.

Embracing stories of the past
Communities held local Anzac Day services throughout the Western Bay of Plenty.

Downloads spike for app helping EV owners track road-user charges
The platform will soon launch a feature that automatically buys road-user charges.

Tauranga Civic Parade brings large crowds
People assembled on the grass beside the Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre.

Watch: 'Never been so close' - 12-year-old surfer’s close call with shark
'Mum, I’ve never been so close a shark!'

Thousands gather at the Mount to remember the fallen
Thousands gathered at the Mount Cenotaph to remember our soldiers' sacrifices.

Lotto luck for two Tauranga locals
Tauranga winners will be celebrating a midweek windfall

Council faces big byelection bills after three reps quit, one dies
Costs to fill the empty seats could hit up to $83,600.

Tauranga homeowners face 7 per cent rates rise
The confirmed median increase rates rise is lower than the 11.1 per cent signalled.

'Unexpected': Knighted businessman awarded new honour
He is the first to receive the award in Tauranga.

'Lest we forget': What you need to know about Anzac Day services in Tauranga
Encouraging the younger generations to become involved in Anzac Day commemorations.

Rest home owner and staff told to apologise to family of man who died after a fall
The man had a fall inside the rest home and died two weeks later.

Chasing millions: Tauranga council considers appealing High Court decision
Council claims more than $20.5m in 'wasted costs' after selling part-built carpark for $1.

Te Awamutu's Rosetown Print opens new chapter
The Morrises want to reassure the community that the business has sold, not closed.

Simeon Brown was right to hold the line with Tauranga commission
OPINION: We look forward to seeing democracy return to Tauranga.

Why Tauranga could see a 'significant drop' in cruise visits next season
Increased operating costs in New Zealand among reasons for predicted drop in bookings.

'Discriminatory': Sports rules causing 'frustration' for home-schooled students
But officials say regulations aim to create a level playing field.

'Clear physical potential': Meet basketball's rising stars
They're tall, talented and ready to take on the world.