Ōmokoroa Community Board resignation sparks byelection
A byelection was needed as it was more than 12 months before the next local body election.
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Tauranga resident grows rare red kūmara flower
The special moment is almost as magical as spotting a unicorn.
16 people rescued from island wildlife sanctuary after waka crews swamped
Three waka ama crews became stranded on the island.
Western Bay Council, Kāinga Ora slammed for lack of consultation
Council says no parties adversely affected by the development.
'Absolutely horrendous': Locals petition council over road concerns
A mobile speed camera recorded 90km/h in a 50km/h area.
Three huge sculptures installed in Tauranga
Works are part of an upgrade of Cameron Rd.
Outrage as 'friendly' pig chased by dogs in park as owners look on
A Welcome resident says a wild boar released into Johnson Reserve was harrassed by two dog
Pig loose in Tauranga park
Welcome Bay resident John Lee says this 'friendly' pig, who he filmed munching on acorns in Johnson Reserve, was harassed by dogs last week.
'Loving father': Tributes for man who died after running into sea while fleeing police
Police say the man died after running 'into the sea in an effort to avoid arrest'.
NZME snares 22 Voyager Media Award nominations
Glitzy prizegiving event to be held at Shed 10 on Auckland’s Viaduct on May 24.
24 hours lost in the bush
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Te Puke Fire Report
Calls during the past fortnight include assisting in the rescue of a horse.
When you can catch the last cruise ships of the season
More than 100 cruise ships have visited Tauranga between mid-October and mid-April.
Jiu-jitsu fighter offers self-defence course
The course will involve strikes, headlocks and ground positions.
Green light for lower peak-hour school speed limits
It is likely the new speed limits will come into effect within the next two years.
Honouring NZers in war
Anzac Day commemorations throughout the district on April 25.
Te Puke's Jorja Mouat to represent NZ at flag football world champs
Non-contact sports were not the plan until a broken leg changed the course of her life.
Busy week for police in Katikati
All the week's police news from Sergeant Steve Hindmarsh.
'Tragic': The 'iconic' sector farmers fear becoming a 'cottage industry'
Farmers say harvesting wool costs twice what they are paid for the product.
The woes of wool
Brent Mountford, Federated Farmers Bay of Plenty provincial president, says the state of the wool industry is "the pits". Video / Alex Cairns
Tough start to Baywide rugby season for Te Puke Sports
Pirates turn their attention to Marist St Michael's
Police allege patrol car rammed in Tauranga
Five people have been arrested and charged with a variety of offences.
Season a reason to celebrate at Waihī Beach
A fun day for kids, foodies at Waihī Beach.
Tauranga’s speed limit proposal met with warning from minister
Brown said the Government did not support these types of blanket speed limit reductions.
Abbeyfield hits $3m target for elder housing
After years of fundraising, Abbeyfield WBOP can now begin the build in Katikati.
Baywide rugby: Tough start for Marist in return to top-flight
Results from the weekend's games.
Rugby player flown to hospital after on-field injury
Injured senior Mercury Bay rugby player airlifted to hospital.
Body found on Mount Maunganui beach: Police investigating
Police are investigating a sudden death at Mount Maunganui. Video / Alex Cairns
'Very strong' rip at beach where man died evading police
'It must have been a terrifying experience for this man.'
Tauranga to host national iwi forum
Iwi leaders from across Aotearoa deliberate on issues affecting Māori.
'Liars and thieves': Iwi boss hits out over emergency housing scammers
'We have to wade through their bullsh*t and end up wasting a lot of time'.
Mark Lister: Japan is finding its way back onto the radar of investors
OPINON: Japanese shares rose another 20.6 per cent in the first three months of this year.
'It's like going to church': The spiritual journey of tā moko
Wāhine Māori are embracing tā moko as their birthright.