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Tauranga Hospital's new renal unit doubles dialysis chair numbers
The unit opened its doors to patients on Monday.
Bookworm’s dream sale
The Katikati book sale, which raises funds for the community, returns
Kayak found on Firth of Thames beach where missing fisherman last seen
Search resumes for kayaker who lost his oar when fishing.
Cane won't be risked for Namibia
Tentatively positive news on the reinforcement front for the All Blacks.
New classrooms for school
The new facilities are now home to Year 1 and Year 2 students.
Whakamarama’s new market cooking up more than you think
A Kids Market by kids, for kids, starts this weekend.
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.
Funding for cycleway repairs
Western Bay of Plenty District Council has been granted $255,000 across three projects.
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.'
Buffalo Beach airshow to celebrate 75 years of Mercury Bay Aero Club
A spectacular airshow will dominate the skies above Mercury Bay over Labour Weekend.
'We are unique': Hittmen spread their beats throughout the BoP
“We stand out, and we are unique,” says manager Carl Homersham.
Saving our shores
A local school has won the primary section award for most sustainable school.
Biting issue: Rural Kiwis ‘resort to pliers’ over seeing dentist
Residents are pulling out their own teeth due to appointment wait times and commutes.
Bach owners selling up to spend more time on their launch
Unusual number of large family homes for sale in Coromandel hot spots.
'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.
'It's about using it on the daily': the 48th Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori was first celebrated in 1975.
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'
'Star base' home away from home for RSE workers
The new RSE accommodation buildings are now ready for workers.
How to catch a cheater: Private investigators' tips for spotting the red flags
Investigators say a spouse’s gut instinct that something isn’t right is usually correct.
Morocco earthquake: Kiwis in Marrakech describe panic amid deadly 6.8 shake
Bay of Plenty man Rob Young said people ducked for cover, ran out to the street.
‘Classic’ pink bach sells for just over $1m
Owner says farewell to vintage holiday home after 62 years.
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.
Local Focus: Labour's Pare Taikato on Candidate Camera
Infrastructure, housing and climate change top of mind for the new Labour candidate.
Bongard Centre no longer being considered for social housing, uni expresses 'interest'
University of Waikato may pick up building Kāinga Ora no longer wants.
'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
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Opinion: Mind boggling how dental care is not part of health system
OPINION: Our teeth are important. Let’s treat them that way.
Luxon announces education policy in Tauranga, visits Aims Games
The campaign trail has taken the National leader to Tauranga today.
Mark Lister: Is India the new China?
OPINION: India is shaping up as a highly attractive place to do business.