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![He was paralysed by a stroke. How he still lives at home 15 years later](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
He was paralysed by a stroke. How he still lives at home 15 years later
'He couldn’t talk, he couldn’t eat, had to be tube-fed, he couldn’t move.'
!['Absolutely shocked': He had no symptoms. Then he was diagnosed with cancer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Absolutely shocked': He had no symptoms. Then he was diagnosed with cancer
'It is a serious business – there are people dying from it.'
![Police investigating death remain at BoP address](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Police investigating death remain at BoP address
Police were called to a Paengaroa address about 6.20pm.
![One dead after crash involving motorcycle in Tauranga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
One dead after crash involving motorcycle in Tauranga
Police and other emergency services were called to the scene about 6am.
![Mahé Drysdale confirms move to Tauranga after securing the mayoralty](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Mahé Drysdale confirms move to Tauranga after securing the mayoralty
The former Olympian also stressed he does not want to push his own mandate on the council.
![Serious crash involving motorcycle in Tauranga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Serious crash involving motorcycle in Tauranga
Police and other emergency services were called to the scene.
!['Blind-sided': Alleged burglars nabbed with $15,000 of stolen watches, sunglasses](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Blind-sided': Alleged burglars nabbed with $15,000 of stolen watches, sunglasses
Two men have been arrested after a burglary in Tauranga overnight.
![SH2 protests: Median barriers to be re-examined by NZTA](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
SH2 protests: Median barriers to be re-examined by NZTA
Residents have held several protests along SH2 against the barriers in recent months.
!['Difficult and murky territory': Should you connect with your kid's friends online?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Difficult and murky territory': Should you connect with your kid's friends online?
'It might mean that you need to censor your online behaviour and what you post.'
![Waipuna Hospice chief executive departs after 16 years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Waipuna Hospice chief executive departs after 16 years
Richard Thurlow has decided now is the right time to step down.
![Move over Silver Ferns ... here come the Suva Ferns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Move over Silver Ferns ... here come the Suva Ferns
A netball and rugby team from Fiji are coming to the Aims Games.
![Serious injuries in Tauranga crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Serious injuries in Tauranga crash
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on Pyes Pa Rd.
![Tauranga’s first Māori ward councillor in hospital](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Tauranga’s first Māori ward councillor in hospital
The newly elected councillor is undergoing treatment, says Mayor-elect Mahé Drysdale.
![Masseuse to the All Blacks: How Elly Hunt found success with her dream job](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Masseuse to the All Blacks: How Elly Hunt found success with her dream job
Working with New Zealand’s iconic rugby team was a pinnacle she never thought she'd reach.
!['Feels like we’re going backwards': One woman elected in Tauranga council election](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Feels like we’re going backwards': One woman elected in Tauranga council election
Scoular said she was 'sad to be the only woman' on a council of 10 in a 'modern city'.
![Mahé's our mayor: Hard work just starting for former Olympian](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Mahé's our mayor: Hard work just starting for former Olympian
The double Olympic champion says his mayoralty will be about positivity and collaboration.
![Man stole 333 beehives, causing $184k loss to the industry](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Man stole 333 beehives, causing $184k loss to the industry
He was stung with a hefty reparation order and 11 months' home detention.
![Ex-Olympic rower Mahé Drysdale set to become Tauranga’s mayor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Ex-Olympic rower Mahé Drysdale set to become Tauranga’s mayor
Progress results are out for the Tauranga local body election.
![Ex-addict says roadside drug testing wouldn't have stopped him – but NZ should still do it](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Ex-addict says roadside drug testing wouldn't have stopped him – but NZ should still do it
During his time on drugs, he drove high 'every day' and wrote off about six vehicles.
![Boat ramp parking charge not on, says fisherman](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Boat ramp parking charge not on, says fisherman
Boaties will now have to pay to park their trailer near some boat ramps in Tauranga.