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Tauranga Hospital's new renal unit doubles dialysis chair numbers
The unit opened its doors to patients on Monday.
Organiser of cancelled festival One Love pays nearly $250k for venue damage
About 2.5ha was significantly damaged after extreme rain and heavy machinery use.
Mum 'disgusted' abusive ex gets say over brain-damaged son's name
The boy has the developmental age of a toddler after being shaken as a baby by his father.
'Agony': Woman trespassed from visiting dying mother at hospital
'If I return to visit my dying mother I will be arrested on the spot.'
'We are unique': Hittmen spread their beats throughout the BoP
“We stand out, and we are unique,” says manager Carl Homersham.
'Heartbreak': Mum quits job to care for daughter with debilitating condition
'I want to have a job, I want to be able to look after myself ... but I can’t.'
Local Focus: Labour's Jan Tinetti on Candidate Camera
Transport, skill shortages and equal access to Tauranga are important issues for Tinetti.
This kidney donor saved his dad's life. It almost cost him his own
Tauranga organ donor's plasma plea: 'One hundred and fifty people, they saved my life'
Local Focus: National's Sam Uffindell on Candidate Camera
Crime, cost of living, and a new highway are top of mind for Uffindell.
'Not a magic bullet': Tinetti slams new National policy
Tinetti said academics “know best” and it was important politicians “stay out of it".
Local Focus: Catering for the community
Katikati College students help feed the community through Kura Kai.
Bongard Centre no longer being considered for social housing, uni expresses 'interest'
University of Waikato may pick up building Kāinga Ora no longer wants.
Local Focus: Labour's Pare Taikato on Candidate Camera
Infrastructure, housing and climate change top of mind for the new Labour candidate.
'Incredible memories': Aims Games wraps up for 2023
"So many competitors will leave with the most incredible memories."
Subscribers react to Richard Prebble’s take on what the real election issue is
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Luxon announces education policy in Tauranga, visits Aims Games
The campaign trail has taken the National leader to Tauranga today.
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Latest poll: National and Act could govern together - Hipkins responds to recent poor results
Labour continues to struggle in latest poll.
Mark Lister: Is India the new China?
OPINION: India is shaping up as a highly attractive place to do business.
'I've been in their shoes': U20 champ relives history at AIMS Games
“This was my first ever competition,” says speed climbing champion Julian David.
Woman appears in court charged with murder
Police were called to a Tauranga address just before 11pm.
The 'big problem' of family violence: Student creates initiative to raise awareness
"I feel like lots of people don’t really know the true extent of it."
Local Focus: Live for More getting troubled youths back on track
Charitable trust helps young people leave their troubled pasts behind.
'Good guy’: Former firefighter tragically killed in road crash
'It’s been a huge shock for all of us and we’ve shed many tears.'
NZ's worst congestion city: How to avoid the 'gridlock'
Find out which days are best to work from home to avoid the worst traffic.
Online subscribers react to businesses’ issues on Cameron Rd, Tauranga
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'Legacy to the city': Mini-golf course to stay at Memorial Park
Community support helped secure the mini-golf course's future.
'The Aims Games are special to me': Dame Susan Devoy cheers on great-niece
“I think it is amazing. It is like the Olympics for them.”
Dire Straits Legacy and Nazareth announce summer tour
They will perform on the four-stop concert series, A Summer's Day Live.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers react to Claire Trevett’s take on National’s campaign launch
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Congestion fee will avert economic catastrophe, says NZTA
Tauranga City Council weighs variable road pricing.
Local Focus: The Kiwi charity helping thousands of children in the Philippines
Tauranga's Mae Cunningham, 16, and her family share her adoption story.
'Exhausted' doctors strike after three-year 'pay freeze': 'We want to feel valued'
Senior doctors say the demands of their work have risen "exponentially".
Murder trial witness recounts ‘terrifying’ encounter with Mongrel Mob
The witness came home to find door ajar, and friend David Kuka "gasping for air".