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![Another protest against SH2 barriers planned](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Another protest against SH2 barriers planned
Rain or shine, SH2 residents north of Tauranga are ready to protest once again.
![Median barriers: Residents protest on SH2](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Median barriers: Residents protest on SH2
SH2 residents are protesting after NZTA's decision to resume works for median barriers.
!['Outgrown our facilities': Tauranga netball on the move](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Outgrown our facilities': Tauranga netball on the move
The move was given the green light at a special general meeting.
![Pub faces devastating delays after fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Pub faces devastating delays after fire
Good Local had an electrical fire and rebuilding is still not under way.
![NZTA issues warning to SH2 vandals after hearts, 'offensive' tags appear](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
NZTA issues warning to SH2 vandals after hearts, 'offensive' tags appear
The tagging, thought to be linked to recent protests, has been reported to police.
!['Every minute counts': Why protesting SH2 locals are continuing fight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Every minute counts': Why protesting SH2 locals are continuing fight
SH2 median barrier protest and response from mayor, transport minister and NZTA.
![Slow convoy: Residents to protest proposed SH2 barriers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Slow convoy: Residents to protest proposed SH2 barriers
Protest aims to show side road residents’ frustration.
![Animal Rescue service celebrates new start](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Animal Rescue service celebrates new start
Tauranga Animal Rescue reopens after community help, success of reopening celebration.
!['We really are a family': Tauranga detective honoured for services to police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'We really are a family': Tauranga detective honoured for services to police
Detective Inspector Lewis Robert Warner has been made a Member of The NZ Order of Merit.
!["I love the freedom of the sea': Tauranga man honoured for conservation work](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
"I love the freedom of the sea': Tauranga man honoured for conservation work
'Protection of our environment has become very important to me.'
![Stories from 56 years of fostering: Part two](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Stories from 56 years of fostering: Part two
'The hardest part is when you see them return or go back to the parent...'
![Local aids Brazil floods: 'It’s heartbreaking'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Local aids Brazil floods: 'It’s heartbreaking'
A Tauranga local who grew up in Porto Alegre is raising money for the South Brazil floods.
![What it take to be a fosterer: A couple's five decades of care](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
What it take to be a fosterer: A couple's five decades of care
The octogenarians have been recognised for their selfless and tireless efforts.
![Tauranga teen heading to Europe for MTB World Series](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Tauranga teen heading to Europe for MTB World Series
A Te Puna 17-year-old is one cog closer to achieving his dream.
!['Defied the odds': Bay dancers head to worlds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Defied the odds': Bay dancers head to worlds
Tauranga dance studio heading to The World of Dance Competition in LA.
![Devastating BOP theft: Returned gear a win](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Devastating BOP theft: Returned gear a win
"This is a win after a devastating couple of days.”
!['It sucks': New gear stolen from dragon boat club](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'It sucks': New gear stolen from dragon boat club
Thieves took a large amount of brand-new gear bought for world championships crew.
![Person on quad bike sought after crash with train in BoP](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Person on quad bike sought after crash with train in BoP
A person has been reported missing after the crash on railway tracks.
![Local kids train with All Blacks Sevens stars](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Local kids train with All Blacks Sevens stars
Rugby players and fans have flooded Blake Park to watch and practise with their idols.
![One person in hospital after paraglider crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
One person in hospital after paraglider crash
Lifeguards and police responded to the crash.