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'Fantastic': NZ Open squash tournament returns to Tauranga after 30 years
The PSA silver NZ Open squash men's and women's tournaments start on November 8.
Vets reduce hours amid shortage: 'Life is a little more stressful now'
Kathy Warbrick got a shock when she was told she needed to drive her sick dog to Tauranga.
'A little bit jittery': Thousands of Bay students start exams after 'most difficult year'
'Give it your best, leave it all in the exam room knowing you have tried your hardest'.
'Difficult and courageous decisions': Western Bay's new mayor faces future of 'change'
"But now the campaign is over and our work as a team begins."
'Life revolves around it': New $400,000 synthetic greens for Bowls Matua
The new greens were christened by 101-year-old Dennis Gillard and Pat Gillon, 91.
Wheels in the sky entertain huge crowd
Saturday night's midget feature was punctuated by spectacular rollovers.
'Out into the open': Bay GP's menopause survey aims to reduce stigma
The online survey will be open till the new year and already has more than 1500 responses.
The 'Gold Coast of NZ': Where lifestyle property prices are steady
Meet the lifestylers who are living their dream on parcels of land.
Lake Ōkataina: One dead after crash on State Highway 30
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on State Highway 30.
'This was my dream': Hilda, 69, climbs Mauao for the 1000th time
'She is an inspiration to us all'
One person taken to hospital after crash, SH1 near Lake Taupō closed
Police were called to the scene of the crash about 4.30am.
Business digest: Fellowships, awards, keynote speakers
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Woodland wonderland to shine at Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival
'A serious backdrop to my life': Heather Loughlin begins prepping 18 months out.
The Premium Debate: Closing Marsden Pt refinery 'stupid' as fuel prices soar
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Worker shortage: Business leaders call for change to student allowance rules
One says, "anything is going to help" businesses find staff.
Ria Hall: 'All my songs sound so at home with the NZSO'
The singer will be playing to a home crowd in Tauranga Moana this weekend.
'I can't even walk 100m': Pāpāmoa man's painful wait as surgery backlog grows
Another patient says she can no longer work full-time due to the lengthy wait for surgery.
Three people seriously injured in crash near Katikati, SH2 closed
The road south of Katikati has been closed.
Omanawa Rd crash: one person sent to hospital
St John was called to the scene at about 2pm.
Sonya Bateson: Past remedies can be solutions to modern problems
OPINION: We don't have to reinvent the wheel, but we sure can give it a few tweaks.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on the Kane Williamson controversy
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
What's the beef? Bay farmers urged to submit on Govt ag emissions proposal
Beef + Lamb NZ reps met with locals to discuss what they think needs to change.
'Big focus' on skills shortage: PM on addressing job vacancies in the Bay
The Government now needed to "attract people in" by showcasing NZ as a "wonderful place".
'Something for future generations': PM and 90yo local witnesses as CBD land returned
The creation of a new trust will go some way towards 'reconciling the wrongs of the past'.
Shock and disappointment after $5k stolen in charity shop break-in
The team at the shop have slammed the offender's actions.
Chopper again on the chopping block after judge grants council leave to appeal
The dog that attacked a Tauranga vet is again staring down the threat of death.
Skipper sentenced after collision with 266-metre container ship
Skipper sentenced after collision with 266 metre container ship off Bay of Plenty Coast.
Prime minister to speak to media in Tauranga
Jacinda Ardern is speaking to media in Tauranga.
The Premium Debate: Employers looking to buy rentals in Tauranga to attract staff
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on companies buying houses for workers.
PM witness at significant Tauranga deed signing
Tauranga's new $304 million civic precinct is a step closer today.
'No control': Former cop shares what living with early-onset dementia is like
Alzheimers NZ says 30,000 New Zealanders with dementia don't have the support they need.
Foodbank campaign looks beyond the staples
Look out for The Hub's Christmas boxes in businesses and churches.
'World's best' squash players head to Tauranga for back-to-back events
'I don't think I have ever played at such a big home thing before.'