Storm-hit district facing $20m repair bill awaits funding clarity from Govt
Councillor questions $9.8m spend on one road when $4m to re-open another too 'difficult'.
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'Unexplained' death: Police identify man found in water near boat ramp
The man's body was found on Tuesday morning by a member of the public.
Person found dead in search for overdue mountain biker
Police search and rescue personnel and volunteers were involved in the search.
Fourth fuel fiasco: New botch-up outrages airlines
Fuel delivery problems to Tauranga mean Air NZ must tanker in stocks.
'It's not new money’: $60m school expansion sparks Budget row
Principal disputes school's inclusion in PM's funding announcement.
Kill the 'thrill': Motorsport legend's plan to put the brakes on boy racers
70,000 unauthorised street and drag races reported
'I will earn the right to be MP': Candidate, 26, says he's prepared to 'fight' for seat
“I’ve got the skills to be the best possible advocate for the Bay of Plenty."
Crackdown on dangerous drivers: Fleeing drivers could lose cars for good
More fleeing drivers prompts tough legislation: cars seized and stronger penalties.
New chairwoman for Mainstreet Tauranga
The organisation represents business owners and markets the city centre.
Police investigating after man tried to 'entice' children into car
'We would urge everyone to be alert, not alarmed.'
'Critically important': What six Tauranga leaders want from Budget 2023
'Minister of Putea (purse strings), we need the resources to get to the front line.'
'It hits me straight in the heart': Tauranga mum calls for more affordable housing
Where should the money go?
'I'll fight': 97yo takes on council over move to 'disturb' son's memorial seat, ashes
'It is special for me because ... I haven’t got much left.'
Multi-vehicle crash on SH29 causes 'significant delays'
Motorists are advised to delay travel or take an alternate route.
Cremation smoke illegally discharged from crematorium
The business says it has suspended use of its cremator.
Body found in water near boat ramp in Mount Maunganui
Police say inquiries into the death are ongoing.
The Premium Debate: Ability will always trump personality
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'Significant delays': Three injured in crash on Takitimu Drive
Emergency services responded around 2.20pm.
'Took the gamble': Orchard owners unlawfully took millions of litres of water
Pongakawa kiwifruit growers admit unlawfully taking millions of litres of groundwater.
'Utterly ridiculous': Motorists complain of long delays on SH2
Waka Kotahi warns peak hour traffic on 'sensitive' stretch of SH2 will be bad for a while.
'Little passion bug': Distillery wins big after only six weeks in existence
'Winning any award is amazing, but double gold is truly phenomenal.'
Too addicted to quit: Teens hooked on vaping speak out
'I’ve tried before to stop. It’s almost impossible, to be honest'
Jo Raphael: Hitting the brakes on fleeing drivers
OPINION: Trying to outrun the police is stupid, dangerous and reckless.
The Premium Debate: Mum's plight confirms Third World status
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'A lot of pressure': The 'essential' health service that needs $7.5m
Becky Gardiner tells of her father’s ‘fantastic’ hospice care to help raise awareness.
One Love 2024 line-up, date and when tickets go on sale revealed
Some of the world's biggest reggae and dancehall acts are set to return to Tauranga.
'Extremely disappointing': New $30m Tauranga mental health unit up in the air
Te Whatu Ora has yet to present a business case for the project.
'Major' congestion on SH29 Lower Kaimai - consider delaying travel or using other routes
A truck and container unit rolled on State Highway 29 on Saturday.
One person injured after car crashes into house in Gate Pa
Police were notified at 6.40am.
'We need it': Mayor vows to fight to keep link road on track
"This is a very important roading project."
Local Focus: The Altered Rose takes upcycling to the next level
The one-woman furniture restoration business turning something old into something new.
'I’ve got to fight': Cancer dad's desperate bid to stay alive for his son
He hopes to raise $100,000 to pay for a "miracle" drug he believes can extend his life
'Wholeheartedly committed': Labour picks candidate for Bay of Plenty race
"I have seen the power of communities who work together to create positive change."