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All proceeds will go to the mental health charity I Am Hope.
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'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.
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.
'Did we miss something?' Retired detective's 30-year search for answers in cold case
The family of Judy Yorke, last seen at a Tauranga party, and a retired cop still hope.
'Intense': Sam Uffindell tells of furore's impact on him and family
Tauranga MP also tells of the conversation during that trip with Todd Muller.
Three critical in two crashes
A motorbike and SUV collided in Westport and the Ōpōtiki crash involved a single vehicle.
Weather, roads and what's on: Labour weekend in the Bay of Plenty
Labour weekend has promised visitors and locals alike sunshine and a lot of fun.
'Distressing': Family's grief reignited after authorities remove 'sacred' memorial seat
'They've taken away a place of remembrance for us without talking to us...'
Govt probes allegations of mistreatment at Chateau Tongariro
Govt investigation probes allegations of staff mistreatment at iconic Tongariro hotel.
Council's diversity campaign leads to less diversity
While there were some younger members on the council, there was less ethnic diversity.
Labour Weekend: Traffic snarls in Rotorua as Waka Kotahi advises to plan ahead
Reports of congestion between Alan Mills Rd and Owhata Rd this afternoon.
Promising new Chiefs lock comes from talented sporting whānau
Manaaki Selby-Rickit's consistent on-field efforts have been recognised.
Ōmokoroa Point School students voice heard in new billboard design
It features a beach, pōhutukawa, and kuaka (godwit) and will be at the SH2 entrance.
Track surface big focus of speedway opening race night
Super saloons, midgets, sprint cars, super stocks and mini stocks on programme.
SH2 slip: Road remains closed, hopes for one lane to open
A further update will be provided on Tuesday.
Labour weekend weather: Sunny days for holiday hotspots
Most of the country can expect sunny weather for the long weekend.
'The Crown failed': National calls for inquiry into handling of teen rapist's sentencing
The teen was sentenced to home detention for raping four girls and a sexual violation.
Malachi Subecz death: Te Pāti Māori renews calls for heads to roll
Te Pāti Māori wants all reports of abuse to Oranga Tamariki passed on to police.
Water quality at beaches under the microscope
A council drive is aimed at gaining better information about Waikato's coastal waters.
People still not wearing lifejackets
Those heading out on the water should check the weather forecast.
Sonya Bateson: Don't hold your breath if you're trying to reach The Good Place
OPINION: I'd appreciate being able to buy things knowing that children weren't harmed.
Citizens Advice Bureau's new 'lease of life' and surge in clients
The bureau has a new home and is helping hundreds more people.
Letters to the editor: Support for Tauranga speedway groups over possible legal action
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Pāpāmoa retirement village plans $30m build
It was among $96m of residential and commercial building consents issued last month.
Explainer: Why did the appeal against teen rapist's home detention sentence fail?
Judge wasn't happy with teen rapist's jail-free sentence. But she didn't change it. Why?
Singer Molly Payton's summer festival tips
Festival season is coming! Meet first-time performer Molly Payton.
Looking forward to working with the newly elected
Scott Simpson MP: Congratulations to all the successful local candidates from the region.