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OPINION: What we choose to give the people we love and appreciate should spark joy.
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Mix of new seating to be installed on Mauao
New seating will be installed throughout walking tracks on Mauao in the coming week.
Three years on - doco to reveal new footage from White Island tragedy
A new Netflix documentary out next week marks three years since the tragedy.
'A really worthy cause': Street residents rally for Tauranga Women's Refuge
'A lot of people out there are willing to do what they can in the littlest of ways.'
‘Stonewalled’: Rural community upset over plans for offender halfway house
Location of the new facility is said to be partly due to Tauranga's housing shortage.
Councillor claims standing orders for meetings are 'confusing'
The 2022 standing orders were adopted for three more years but with some minor amendments.
Crown law answers questions over Jayden Meyer prosecution
Crown Law say there was appropriate accountability for the prosecutor involved.
Emergency services called to 'well-involved' SH2 car fire
Police, Fire and Emergency respond to car fire on state highway.
'Serious frustration' over state highway upgrade delays
"Failure” to deliver transport infrastructure causing “serious frustration" on council.
'Emotions are pretty high': Bay golfers dominate at New Zealand Men’s Interprovincials
'The boys are feeling really good. Emotions are pretty high'.
Supercars champ van Gisbergen to race at Baypark
Newly crowned Supercars champion isn’t taking a break over summer.
Luke Kirkness: People need to take more ownership of themselves
OPINION: We can take some easy steps to help relieve the pressure on the health system.
The Chopping Block takes home prize
The Chopping Block to congratulate Matthew Colvin and Chelsie Geldard on winning the Micro
Sonic sleuths sought for BOB Squad
The reading programme also caters for rangatahi.
Helping create stability, identity with resources to assist youth
A locally produced resource is targeted at building stability for youngsters.
Burglary and attempted ram raid reported in Rotorua and Te Puke
Liquor and auto-electric stores targeted.
Talented homegrown footballer Charlie Beale off to Fifa U20 World Cup
The 18-year-old midfielder left Tauranga several years ago to train with the Phoenix.
Ute drives into estuary in Tauranga
Emergency services were called to Ngai Tamarawaho Cres about 6.45pm.
‘How did Kiwis get through two World Wars, the Great Depression and the 1980s reforms without smashing up the corner dairy?‘
OPINION: Dairy owners' group head proposes a solution to robberies.
Berm parking crackdown: Council starts issuing $40 fines, warnings
Berm parking has been prohibited between Marsh St and Eleventh Avenue in the CBD.
Flying high at festive parade
Big day for Katikati on Saturday with the Christmas parade and park celebrations.
Watch: Dairy owner and father fight off hammer-wielding alleged robber
When confronted by a youth with a hammer, he grabbed his hockey stick. Video / Supplied
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Spare a thought for political partners
OPINION: Few other jobs where so much additional responsibility is picked up by a partner.
Man missing from Mount Maunganui found ‘safe and well’ - police
He was last seen on Hewletts Rd in Mount Maunganui on Tuesday morning.
The Premium Debate: Subscriber views on recruitment stresses for hospo, tourism
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
'Get your hands dirty and give back': Garden growing veges for foodbank needs more volunteers
The garden's sole purpose is to grow produce for the foodbank.
Wet and humid weather from the tropics is here, heavy rain watches in place
Next week is expected to look much the same with more unsettled weather on its way.
'Massive': Business leaders react to confirmation of land for marine facility
The facility will contribute an estimated $30 million to the Tauranga economy.
Relentless pressure: General practice under strain and 'could collapse'
And a survey revealed about 478,000 people didn't see their GP due to wait times.
Links Ave opening times ‘still a nuisance’ - resident
The partial reopening of Links Ave isn't good enough for some.
Local Focus: Rescues Palooza event to help animals in need
Rescue homes of all shapes and sizes to benefit from unique fund-raising market