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Letters: CBD parking decision driving everyone to suburbs
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Australia, France and the UK already offer free breast cancer screening to women up to 74.
'Like a nightmare and I haven't woken up': Grieving fiance tells of horror collision
'He had so much more to give and so much life to live.'
Bus driver shortage: Transport minister says 'chronic challenge' a 'crisis'
The sector gathered this week to discuss issues and solutions, including recruitment.
Karangahake Gorge down to one lane 'until about 5pm'
Traffic management has been put in place.
Busy month for rescue helicopter
The rescue service carried out 30 missions in September.
Time to hit pause on interest rate hikes? Subscribers weigh in
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
40 days on the snow: Olympic kayaker Mike Dawson on his 1000km South Pole expedition
The expedition is expected to take at least 40 days.
'Less invested': Why council's voting rate plummeted to 26 per cent
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Bus drivers wages boosted in bid to tackle shortages
The decision was made to attract overseas drivers and tackle shortages.
Felix Desmarais: My tribute to Kathy, and how to honour her memory
OPINION: In memory of Kathy, please get checked for breast cancer this month.
Bay businesses with big ideas dive into deep end and pitch plans for growth
Three local businesses shared their experiences and why they need the money.
'I sort of welled up': Tauranga regional councillors react to victory as others bow out
Kat Macmillan and Ron Scott had a "nerve-wracking" Saturday.
Four new faces elected to Western Bay council 2022
Richard Crawford, Andy Wichers, Rodney Joyce & Tracey Coxhead - the new blood on Council.
'Diabolical': Eighty-six per cent of restaurants understaffed - survey
'I've got school kids doing dishes for $21.20 as a minimum or more.'
Western Bay's new mayor James Denyer: 'I hope to be judged on my performance'
'I think I have the skills and experience to make a difference.'
Horror weekend: Police respond after four fatal crashes
Police were called to the incident about 2.30pm.
Chance to step into magic garden in upcoming festival
It is equipped with pint size clothing, a wishing well, fairy walk and more.
Mayoral upset for Whakatāne looks likely
Victor Luca leads in the mayoral results with a huge margin.
Mayor looks for a plan B after 'disappointing' result
Current Mayor Lyn Riesterer said she was now looking at plan B.
'Thank you so much, from the bottom of my heart': Tania Tapsell claims victory
Tania Tapsell is the first Māori woman mayor of Rotorua
New mayor for Western Bay
'I'm a little gobsmacked but I'm good, I'm happy,' Denyer says of his clear-cut success.
'Like a Third World country': Local concerned about 'scruffy' suburb
Long time Mount Maunganui local says the place has never looked so bad.
Dawn Picken: Would you be happier living somewhere else?
Would you be happier living somewhere else?
How an ovarian cancer survivor is helping survivors get their 'mana' back
Cancer survivor's feel-good move to help others who've battled the disease.
'There is a lot of demand': Rental boss says Tauranga bucking regional trend
Tauranga's median weekly rents fell from July to August and are now at $635.
Online retailer collapses owing millions
Tauranga company Inspiry put into liquidation owing more than $2m to creditors.
Garry Webber feels no one over 75 should run for local govt
The outgoing mayor reflects on his tenure and looks forward to retirement.
'We want love, peace and unity': Local Iranians call for prayers as protests continue
"I always ask my friends to pray. It's the key to everything."
Foodstuffs and Linkt Community Trust to open social supermarket in Ōtūmoetai
The Ōtūmoetai Social Supermarket is set to open on November 1.
Katchafire to feature at New Year's Eve festival in Coromandel
NYE'22 is set to bring in the new year at the Coroglen Tavern.
Fire crews extinguish 'well-involved' fire in central city, fire investigation underway
Fire and Emergency were called to the fire on 8th Ave this afternoon.