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OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Dozens of sunglasses stolen within minutes during early break-in
Police responded to a report of a burglary at a commercial premises on Cameron Rd.
Carmen Hall: Food price hikes will hurt poorest most
Vegetable soup has got me through a few winters.
Tauranga residents’ satisfaction with council low, survey finds
Residents who have lived in Tauranga for more than 10 years were the least satisfied.
New course record, fourth crown for Braden Currie at Tauranga Half Marathon
It was the 34th running of the Tauranga Half.
Watch: Lurking below the surface - researcher tags ‘largest great white shark so far'
The 3.2m long great white shark was tagged on Monday.
Rescue chopper kept busy over December
December 2022 was a busy month for the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter.
Mark Lister: We’re beating inflation, but it’ll come at a price
OPINION: The most crucial development has been increasing evidence of slowing inflation.
'Very distressed': Surfer saves three swimmers from 'horrendous rip'
'I was just really thankful that I was able to give them another Christmas together.'
'Darn good mate' and surfing identity farewelled after sudden death
A well-known surfer and board shaper has left a lasting legacy on the surfing fraternity.
From life support to a four year 'hell' recovery: How life has changed for crash victim
Hollie Snell is not like most 21 year olds.
Local Focus: Xanadu Book Exchange home to 10 million books
Inside the second-hand book store where people lose track of time.
Man on mission to 'save Marine Park'
He believes green space will be lost if a marine research facility is built there.
'Absolute tragedy': Lifeguard begs people to swim between the flags after deaths, rescues
The search continues for a person who got into difficulties at Oputere Beach.
'We're feeling it': Foodbank pays $25k for a year of eggs as grocery prices soar
PLUS: 12 tips for dealing with rising food prices
Watch: ‘From woah to go' - fire engulfs Welcome Bay home
'It was from whoa to go in no time'
Five more in court charged with Tauranga man's murder
Four were due to appear in Tauranga today, while one appeared in Hamilton District Court.
Tauranga homicide: Eight now facing murder charges
Eight people now face murder charges after Te Kani died in May last year.
Vasectomies, water tank refills, wigs: Government spends millions on hardship assistance grants
'We have parents who are going without food so their children are able to eat.’
Shark sighting closes holiday hotspot
The 1.5 metre bronze whaler was spotted swimming near the flags.
Watch: Footage emerges of crash that toppled power pole, downing live wires
Two people were taken to hospital after the crash, which closed the road for a time.
Daisy the great white drops in at Waihi Beach
Daisy was tracked between Matakana Island and Mauao last week.
'Absolutely flat out': Huge increase in struggling households needing support
One charity is reporting an 80 per cent increase for food support.
Local Focus: Destination skatepark funding hits $3.2 million
Dramatic increase in funding means big things for skateboarding in Tauranga.
Grieving mum speaks out about identifying son's body in morgue
Before you make that split-second decision, ask yourself is it a matter of life and death?
'You’d almost rather not know': Daisy the great white shark tracked to summer hotspot
'This shark is just doing what a shark does... they hunt fish.'
Tauranga bouncy castle incident: Person suffered fractured shoulder
'It is still too early to ascertain exactly what took place' - council.
Revealed: How lower speed limits will affect long-distance travel times
Lower speed limits could slow productivity too, so where should safety balance lie?
Mafia-like tactics: How a gang's drug empire came crashing down
Big business: The inside story on the inner workings of a major organised drug operation
'Disgusting': Vandals target lifeguard tower, urine and faecal matter found
It is the second vandalism incident against lifeguard towers in three days.
'Freak gust' blamed for runaway bouncy castle incident that injured five
A father says about 20 people jumped on the large inflatable to help.
Scientist spots eight great whites in holiday hotspot
Tairua shark expert Dr Riley Elliott is on a mission to tag 20 great whites.
New Year’s horror: Bouncy castle blows away - five injured
Eyewitness says the inflatable castle blew about 50m to 100m.