Anti-co-governance group is finding it difficult to book venues
An online petition is calling for Julian Batchelor’s tour to be axed.
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Jury retires to determine fate of Ōmanawa murder accused
The jury in an Omanawa murder trial has retired to consider its verdict.
Owner of dog who attacked woman appeals for staffie’s life, demands $25k
The owner said the court did not have jurisdiction over him because he did 'not consent'.
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The perfect over! Schoolboy bowler achieves the holy grail
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Te Puke well-represented at TECT Western Bay Community Awards
Awards recognise the good work going on in the community.
Zoe Hunter: Mid-life career changes more common than we think
Opinion: Opportunities are out there and more people are seizing them.
Meth-addicted serial shoplifter punched supermarket worker in face
A prolific shoplifter with a methamphetamine habit has been sent to jail.
Murderous act of 'retribution' or 'reasonable' force in self-defence? Murder trial sums up
Defence and Crown lawyers close respective cases
Katikati getting jazzed up for festival
Port of Tauranga National Jazz Festival will begin in Katikati.
Education crisis: How bad has the system become and what can be done to repair it?
Parents around the country are concerned about the quality of our education system.
Local schools show support for teachers' strike
A number of staff from Western Bay schools protested on Thursday.
Michael Johnston: Here’s what we need to do to fix education in New Zealand
These are some of the things that need urgent attention in our education system.
Adopt a street to keep Katikati clean
Katch Katikati has launched its new programme to keep local streets clean.
$197m water treatment plant opens - but don't expect summer water restrictions to end
The new water treatment plant will supply 35,000 households
'Gigantic paperweight': Store owner says stolen $17k e-bike missing one key thing
Store owner puts 'bounty' out for information leading to thief's arrest.
Public feedback wanted on proposed new fees for council pool use, hall hire
Tauranga City Council adopted the draft user fees for Bay Venues at a meeting on Monday.
Tearoom tales sought
The great-granddaughter of Te Puke bakers is writing a memoir-cookbook.
Beach Hop returns to liven up Coromandel
The annual classic car and rock'n'roll festival returns to Whangamatā.
Steamers return to the 'Hangi Pit' for 2023 season
The draw for the 2023 Bunnings Warehouse NPC has been announced.
Deer stalking: Focus on safety this roar season, say police
Police would like to remind hunters to prioritise their and their mates' safety this roar.
Good OnYa! Paeroa volunteer honoured
Hauraki District's mayor made a trip to Hamilton to present Janice Purdie with her award.
Kawerau quakes: Residents leave town as damage assessed
Mayor Faylene Tunui described Saturday as “a rough day”.
Rotorua athletes on NZ podium nine times - what's the secret to success?
The BMX World Champion weighs in on the club's success.
Carmen Hall: Rent-to-own better than state house
OPINION: Owning your own home should not be a privilege.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Looting from red-stickered homes a despicable act
"Hard to believe anyone would try looting homes made uninhabitable by Cyclone Gabrielle"
Coromandel highway slip: ‘If that one goes, we’re basically an island’
Waka Kotahi is closely monitoring an underslip on State Highway 25.
Murder accused suffered 'acute distress disorder', court told
Defence opens in murder trial.