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'It's a starting point': First female Super Rugby coaches have big dreams
Crystal Kaua replaces Allan Bunting, who lead the team to the title last year.
Unclaimed WWII taonga to be returned to whānau
The last 28th Māori Battalion soldier has praised the mahi, but says it took too long.
Helicopter heroes: White Island rescuers' bravery honoured
Pilot: 'It felt that we were doing as much as we could but not enough for people.'
New council presented with report
concept for the Ngatea Library and Council service centre
Rāhui placed after sperm whale beaches in Coromandel
The dead whale has been named Puhiwai Rangi
Covid weekly update: 16,399 new cases, 41 deaths
Subvariants BQ.1.1 and XBB have been detected in New Zealand.
Halo, what's this? Science explains what caused sun's 'Death Star' effect
Clouds also had a part to play in unusual optical phenomenon.
The Premium debate: Subscribers say why business owners are 'exhausted'
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
'Exhausted': $5.3b in business loans tied to house, owners drowning in debt
Meet business owners at the coalface: Supplier price hikes of 60 per cent are crippling.
November is 'Month of Musicals' in Waihi
Waihi Drama Society prides itself on bringing great entertainment to Waihi.
The horror crash that ended triathlete's world title race
Toughest Ironman in the world fought with injury after horror crash, 2km to bike finish.
Hamilton playing host to superstars of brass
Be prepared to be dazzled, charmed, and awed by these brilliant Stars of Brass.
'Aspirational': Tauranga to become 'best host city' for events, despite 'barriers'
A lack of accommodation and fit-for-purpose venues have been highlighted - report.
Comment: Let's hear it for the Very Good Boys and Girls
OPINION: We all love a Good Dog story.
City celebrates 'fantastic' Labour Weekend
Tauranga was full over the weekend, which was "fantastic".
Kids charity feeding 1500 more hungry students in Bay of Plenty schools
Demand has increased for KidsCan food at school as the cost of living soars.
Parawai School classes the recipients of new shoes
Starting the Zespri Young and Healthy Virtual Adventure
String of spring events light up Pauanui
Art Trail displayed Pauanui and Tairua's artistic talent.
Waihi Golf results
On Labour Weekend Sunday, the Waihi Club held an Ambrose tournament.
Debut wins at Baypark season opener
Freshly laid track and reshaped turns impress sprint car feature winner.
Waihi tennis junior clinic a success
Twenty-one players attended the clinic, which featured juniors vs seniors battle.
Bardoul duo now both capped by Steamers
On retiring from rugby, Johan turned to teaching and hopes to become a professional coach.
Felix Desmarais: My Sliding Doors moment
OPINION: Life is a series of choices, and we do our best with them when they come along.
'We are looking at a really tragic year'
Drownings are already over 80 per cent of the 10-year average with two months to go.
Dancing, DJs and dress-ups: Halloween dance party raising money for charity
All proceeds will go to the mental health charity I Am Hope.
A dispute, a fire and a $100k bill: Five-year battle over public reserve comes to an end
A fire, burying of rubbish and threat of more permanent structures sparked renewed action.
Tauranga Hospital pumps $1.5m into new Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory
A total of 190 residential and commercial building consents were issued in September.
Business digest: New app, butcher award, science discoveries, recruitment days
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How an iwi-led business programme encouraged sparky to give back
Matenga Hapi, 24, wants to support other Māori into employment.
One person killed in Bay of Plenty crash - Holiday weekend road toll rises to three
The latest fatality happened overnight on the North Island's east coast.
Mark Lister: Recession talk heats up
OPINION: September quarter GDP figures for the US next week will be closely watched.
Samantha Motion: Protests trump apathy as climate disaster looms
Opinion: Perhaps 'extreme' protests are needed to snap us out of our cognitive dissonance.