'So privileged': Rotorua man reflects on year stint working for the Queen
He landed himself a job at Buckingham Palace after responding to an ad in the Daily Mail.
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'I'm incredibly sad that she's gone but she earned her rest.'
Man considers adding final detail to intricate tattoo of the Queen
His mother said it would 'finish off his tattoo in quite a nice way'.
Street view: Tauranga residents saddened by Queen Elizabeth's death
A number of people were asked about the Queen's death in downtown Tauranga yesterday.
Jo Raphael: Emergency housing pain can't hide in the shadows now
OPINION: It's a sore, left to fester and now we're in crisis.
Sonya Bateson: Living within your means is more difficult if you're poor
OPINION: When you're on the breadline, a windfall burns a hole in your pocket.
Former Black Caps player makes appearance at indoor cricket
"It was such a great atmosphere" - Indoor cricket centre packed out on AIMS Games debut.
'It has been phenomenal': Long-time volunteer a spectator for first time in 17yrs
'It is exciting. It has been phenomenal' - Jill Weldon.
Live: 'We've had some tears': Bay of Plenty joins world in mourning Queen Elizabeth II
The Commonwealth's longest-serving monarch visited Tauranga in 1963.
Subscribers weigh in on shining a brighter light on white-collar criminals
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Company ordered to pay $658,000 after lime 'white-out' caused fatal crash
Susan Walmsley never regained consciousness after the crash, and died three days later.
'Poll parties' to try to boost voter numbers
Bringing the ballot box closer to home - 'with an element of fun thrown in'.
Letters: Buy up properties affected by hospital revamp
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
10kgs apples, 300 subs, 3000kg of kiwifruit: Feeding the AIMS Games athletes
'It's good to get these bookings back for a whole week': Royden Trask, Caddysnak Catering
Wheelchair rugby team left scrambling for rides after crash
Bay of Plenty Steamrollers escaped serious injury, but their van has been badly damaged.
New Zealand yachtsman Dean Barker cheers on son at AIMS Games
"We've heard a lot about it and how cool the experience is, and we finally got down here."
'Hallelujah moment': $84m upgrade planned for Tauranga's waterfront
Tauranga City Council commissioners have adopted the Tauranga Moana Waterfront Plan.
More than $50k raised for locked out Kawerau workers
Unions had been 'incredibly generous' in their contributions.
Changes to prominent Mt Maunganui road possible as Links Ave trial continues
The trial has reportedly reduced traffic volumes on Links Avenue by two-thirds.
Spring chill: Cold snap across NZ after snow falls in Christchurch, Desert Rd closed
Dunedin motorists were warned to be careful driving on the hill suburbs.
Brazen thieves target stream work site, regional council gear stolen
Thefts of equipment in Ngongatahā.
Port of Tauranga director Kimmit Ellis retiring
Port of Tauranga Limited made the announcement on Monday afternoon.
Jo Raphael: AIMS Games' triumphant return important to kids
OPINION: I wish AIMS Games was around when I was at intermediate.
Felix Desmarais: The pronunciation of 'helicopter' has me in a spin
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Confidence and determination: Four Bay schools dance for Hip Hop gold
'When we dance, it feels like we're where we were meant to be.'
Tauranga AIMS Games officially open
"Play hard, play fair... make yourself some amazing memories."
Travel agents work long hours as understaffed offices keep up with demand
Some have reported business is better than it was pre-pandemic.
Ukrainian family reunites in NZ, pays tribute to 'hero' slain Kiwi soldier
A Pāpāmoa family speak out about the Ukraine-Russian war.
No easy fix to health professional shortage
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Bay boosted by strong spending but path ahead uncertain: Report
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Discipline key to win against Otago - coach
There were a handful of changes to the squad to play Otago.
Opinion: Is climate change to blame for prevalence of potholes?
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Tauranga university campus celebrates latest graduates
222 students graduated from the University of Waikato Tauranga campus on September 2.