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'Colossal waste' or 'Godsend'?: Verdicts in on $1.78m crossings
Safety concerns for local schoolchildren had been “alleviated considerably”.
'Heartwarming’: Sports club may get new home after 'massive stuggle'
'The last few years, it’s just been a ... massive hit to our mana.'
Identity of man who denies murdering Mob boss revealed
A trial date has been set for 2025.
Lack of doctors having a serious impact on viability of GP practices
Clinical director and GP Vicky Jones discusses NZ’s doctor shortage.
Kea Kids News: 7- and 9-year-olds get a hole-in-one
These two golfing brothers from Tauranga have shocked their town by being the youngest ever to get a hole-in-one! Video / Kea Kids News
Housing market: The city where average capital values have plummeted since 2021
Interest rates, inflation, and rising construction costs have been blamed.
One person injured in workplace incident
Police were helping ambulance and fire services at an incident on Athenree Rd.
Nation's biggest disability sporting event comes to Tauranga
Expect some heart-stopping action as talented athletes compete.
One person in hospital after paraglider crash
Lifeguards and police responded to the crash.
'Unbreakable spirit': Why this Kiwi baker is braving missile strikes in Ukraine
A Tauranga woman and her partner's fundraising mission for Ukraine.
Seven Health NZ staff paid $394k in redundancy in BOP, Lakes
Thirty-six roles have been disestablished in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes since July 2022.
Plenty of flavoursome plates
Chefs enter the Plates of Plenty Challenge throughout the foodie festival.
Lower speed limits for Western Bay up to two years away
The new speed management plan was adopted by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council.
'No body, no parole': MP lodges Bill to keep murderers locked up if victim’s location kept secret
But a law expert says a blanket law change would likely lead to 'miscarriages of justice'.
One dead in Coromandel shed fire
Emergency services were alerted to the fire about 5.20pm Sunday.
Motorway tunnel mural transformation
The theme is the species of animals that once inhabited the area.
A tutor donated a kidney to a student. Then they fell in love and planned a wedding
'Madeline’s an absolute angel. She actually saved my life in more ways than one.'
Paralympian's 'wounded soul' healed by a love of jazz
Gold-winning Paralympian Dave MacCalman has no complaints and no regrets.
'System failure': Whakaari response review reveals 'confusion'
It also found little or no national recovery co-ordination and no solid plan.
Lobby group claims commission is ‘trampling over local democracy’
Tolley said she would prefer hybrid local governance because democracy sometimes fails.
Rotorua or Katikati: Where should the Bay's next regional park go?
If approved, the parks could preserve public green spaces in perpetuity.
'Porker invasion': Family of pigs terrorise picnickers in city park
'Mama pig came at us trying to eat our snacks.'
‘The real deal’: Councillor remembered as visionary leader, devoted to town
Richard Crawford suffered a heart attack while cycling in the Redwoods.
Democracy 'at times ... fails': Tolley backs 'hybrid' model ahead of city election
'Angst' in Tauranga as elections approach, 'old guard' angle for re-election.
Iwi has 'major concerns' as council weighs selling chunk of port shares
Iwi leader claims there's already 'lots of interest from overseas companies'.
Why YouTube star How to Dad is staying up all night to play handball
'Famous celebrity faces' will also be playing.
Calls grow for minister to curb Tauranga commission's powers
What Local Government Minister Simeon Brown said in response.
Entry-level Pathlab medical staff 'grossly underpaid', senior worker believes
Up to 60 union members went on strike in protest over their pay.
Ex-NZ sports champ among group arrested over 50kg cocaine bust at Tauranga port
11 men have been arrested.
What you need to know: Most Tauranga Pathlab clinics closed as workers strike
Workers are striking for better pay amid rising inflation and living costs.
Fuller house: What happens when mum - and the kids - move back home?
The benefits and pitfalls of returning to the nest, and how to make it work.