Whakaari/White Island tragedy: Booking agent fails to get WorkSafe charge dropped
A judge has released a decision about whether a tourism operation should be charged.
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Reports of stolen cats in Pāpāmoa unfounded
Police received reports of a large number of cats being held at an address.
Ōmanawa murder accused claims fatal shooting was act of self-defence
Trial of man accused of murdering a Tauranga man at Ōmanawa begins today.
Opinion: Striking isn't selfish, it is for the students
OPINION: When teachers strike, they are putting students first.
Cost of living: High food prices now a bigger worry than rent, Consumer says
Food costs surge, leapfrog other concerns as inflation and cyclone hit home.
'It takes a village': Pride Picnic turnout shows Tauranga's diversity
The picnic topped off a week of celebrations for 2023 Tauranga Moana Pride Week.
New sites for Tauranga Racecourse confirmed despite majority support for it to stay
Hearings on the future of the racecourse and golf club begin next month.
Brave new world: Couple reveals what it takes to buy a supermarket store
They courted playing netball, now Darren and Karen Huston own a New World.
'We are helpless': Store owners frustrated as retail crime doubles
'It is really hard nowadays to be honest. It is quite scary,' says one dairy owner.
'He just loves it': How Williamson skippered Black Caps' latest miracle
With Kane Williamson at the crease, the Black Caps always believed in an unlikely win.
Tour company seeks to have charge dropped over eruption deaths
Forty-seven people were on the island when it erupted and 22 died.
Western Bay of Plenty council says easier, more efficient building consenting is coming
A new online building consenting system is on the way, in the Bay of Plenty
Govt to spend $2 billion in welfare boost: Are you eligible?
It will see Govt support increase in line with inflation of over 7 per cent.
Swimming pool season passes extended in Hauraki to next summer
Hauraki District Council’s extending all current pool season passes to the 2023/24 season.
Hikuai to Opoutere road open this week
Waka Kotahi advises that State Highway 25 between Hikuai and Opoutere is open this week
Spend an afternoon in Thames with singer Denise Norton
Singer Denise Norton performs on March 26 in Thames
Board riders hit Whangamata
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Waihi’s Undie 500 looking for volunteers
Waihi Warm-up Party which features the well-received Undie 500 race.
Thames Valley Hockey gets turf upgrade
Thames Valley Hockey gets turf upgrade at Ngātea.
Mitchell Te Kani death: Ninth person charged in Tauranga homicide investigation
A 36-year-old man has been charged.
Architect's design up for house of the year
A Waihī Beach architect has been named a finalist in Home magazine’s house of the year.
Can you dig it? Rotorua man heads to national excavator competition
The local excavator operator will display why he's one of the best.
Chamber boss: Business leaders are anxious about next year’s local election
Returning to an elected council is a hot topic.
Cocaine use soars, beyond 'small pockets' of NZ society
It comes as methamphetamine and MDMA consumption nationwide has been on a downward trend.
'Aggressive', 'intimidating': Poor behaviour prompts concern for council ACC claims
Figures from ACC reveal exactly what the most common injuries are at our councils.
Editorial: Teachers dispute another tricky problem to navigate
A major strike would highlight the cost of living crunch.
Great progress on restoring vital Coromandel roading link
Drone footage reveals the extent of an underslip on SH25 and the scale of work needed.
Business Digest: Farm Environment Awards winners announced
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‘Could be the end of your business’: Insurance Council of NZ warns those with no coverage
It's a bad time, as many businesses have taken on substantial debt to survive Covid.
'Alive and dead': Missing doctor's friends speak out over new CCTV footage
'I can’t grieve properly and move on. We desperately need answers.'
'We're tired of waiting': Educators meet in Tauranga ahead of nationwide strike
Demands include better pay, more help in the classroom and support for counsellors.