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Congestion charging could be needed to keep Tauranga moving
The current funding model for transport infrastructure is “not going to cut it”.

'Great concern': Mayor's worry for people using congested SH2 as new route delayed
'You do it one day and it takes one hour and the next day it takes two hours, it's hard.'

'Absurd': Fast-growing school hits out after Govt puts 'essential' builds on hold
Education sector should not be the target of 'cost-cutting', says principal

No 'squabbles' and no 'bad behaviour', potential Tauranga councillors advised
'The way to get things done, of course, is to collaborate,' says a local body politician.

Person injured after boat fire at workshop
Emergency services were called to the fire at Cross Rd.

Pride Week: Support for diversity 'improving slowly' in Tauranga
Businesses and organisations are supporting Tauranga Pride Week.

One-way streets: CBD firms object to 'lack of transparency' on pilot scheme
A number of two-way streets will become one-way in Tauranga City Centre.

Stretching the food budget: Working parents skip meals to save money as prices rise
Both parents work fulltime and budget 52 weeks of the year.

Nappies and dead animals: The 'revolting' items being dumped in recycling bins
'You wouldn’t want somebody to come in and throw a dead animal on your desk.'

'Increasing buyer activity': Tauranga's average property value rises to $1.09m
The three-month rise was above the NZ average, with two beachside suburbs leading the way.

Council cans ratepayer leader's speech invitation after critical survey
'I just don’t know what the hell’s going on.'

'Working from home' a good option says NZTA as Waihī to Tauranga works get underway
Work on State Highway 2 between Waihī to Tauranga expected to continue into March.

'Fobbed off': Man injured on 'horrible' track calls for safety changes
Peter Rawstron says the Waiere Stream is popular but dangerous.

Super Sun-day: ‘Significant jump in temperatures’ on way
There’s more hot air on the way, especially for some South Islanders, MetService says.

Mum's e-vehicle panic in four hours SH2 jam with sick child
Motorists are rescheduling their lives to allow for 'horrific' Tauranga delays.

Ageing greys-fully: Meet the Kiwi women going back to their roots
Women are starting to ditch the dye and embrace their grey.

One day life was 'sweet'. The next, his 'head was gone' - Why he says the system's 'broken'
'Right now, unless you know where you’re looking it’s hard to find help.'

Person critically injured after crash involving cyclist
The road at the eastern end of Mount Maunganui was closed.

From $800 to $37,000: City bid to hike field fees slated as a ‘cash grab'
The proposed fee structure is based on a single week of training time.

'Most terrifying thing': Boy breaks neck in 'horrific' diving accident
Whanāu says the keen sailor who dreams of becoming an All Black faces a long recovery.

Real-life experiences in native bush
A one-day school has been introduced for children who are not students at the school.

Council urged not to ‘kill’ Historic Village with rent increases
About 50 people packed council chambers.

Cupid's cash! Local romantic splashing out on wife after big win
“When all four numbers lined up, I couldn’t believe it."

11m-wide tomo: SH29A to close two nights this week for repair work
The cause of the large opening in the ground has also been revealed.

‘Overwhelming' resistance: Residents want city to trim $4.75b budget
The city needs that money to fund proposed projects over 10 years.

Child killer fights murder sentence, says meth addiction should have been considered
Two-year-old Nevaeh was found face-down in water with two large rocks on top of her.

Man's last words after being stabbed for allegedly testifying against gang boss
The crown says Eli Johnson paid the ultimate price for testifying against the Mongrel Mob.

Calls to axe proposed Tauranga stadium continue
”Let’s call the community stadium what it is: a second regional rugby stadium.”