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"If they can prove good listeners during the campaign stage...that will serve them well."
'Exasperation' as surgery waiting list doubles in a year in Bay of Plenty
The number of people waiting more than four months for elective surgery has surged.
'Unseasonable weather': A third of staff to go as Mt Ruapehu ski fields struggle
There is still more than half of the planned ski season to run, company says.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers react as costs spiral for farmers
OPINION: Premium subscribers weigh in on the cost of fertiliser for farmers.
'We want everyone to have a say': Meet the people working to fix Links Ave
Reducing rat running isn't as easy as it seems, but a panel is hard at work on a solution.
Once-anonymous benefactor leaves 'amazing lasting legacy' in her name
A Tauranga philanthropist has left a lasting legacy for creative arts and literature.
'Unprecedented': 145 mill workers locked out without pay for two weeks
'We've never been locked out', an employee of 22 years said.
Burst water pipe forces closure of regional council office
Residents will be able to access the council's services via phone
'A milestone achievement': How will public transport work in Tauranga's new city centre?
"I've got the speed wobbles with the number of plans you're getting signed off."
Why Hayden Wilde must wait longer to find out gold fate
The wait will go on for Hayden Wilde.
'Fight for our freedoms': Protest convoy heads to Wellington
The Freedom & Rights Coalition protestors gathered in Tauranga.
'Having an affair, buying a fast car and looking tragic': Debunking the mid-life crisis myth
Is a midlife crisis a meltdown or something deeper? And how do you navigate it?
Felix Desmarais: Why I need people to stop telling me how good I look
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Protest convoy to leave Tauranga en route to Beehive
The Freedom and Rights Coalition held a protest march in Tauranga today.
Tauranga Council thanks community for 'massive' recycling effort
Tauranga's household waste heading to landfill has nearly halved in a year.
Ngahi Bidois: Through listening, looking and thinking we receive wisdom to speak
OPINION: Every ta moko is different and identifies the characteristics of the wearer.
Two men arrested after firearms incident in Welcome Bay
Police were called to a residential address about 2.50pm on Saturday.
Opinion: 'There's one thing I don't mind my taxpayer dollars going towards'
Let's get Trikafta over the line for cystic fibrosis sufferers.
'Hard to fathom': $4500 titoki vandalised in Pāpāmoa stormwater reserve
Council says there was 'wilful damage' to a $4500 tree
Tauranga-born actress pursuing her Hollywood dream
Rising star Millie Van Kol's first feature film has been picked up for US distribution.
Dawn Picken: Hard choices on and off the court
OPINION: If tennis legend Serena Williams can reimagine parenting, maybe we can, too.
Day one of Tauranga firefighters strike action goes ahead.
Striking Tauranga firefighters walk off the job yesterday to hold a peaceful protest.
'It's just a game': Alleged assault at BOP rugby game 'poor form' - ex-Warrior
"It's not teaching the kids anything about good sportsmanship."
Sonya Bateson: How to tell whether someone is a good person
OPINION: Do you return your shopping trolleys when you're done with them?
Tauranga firefighters walk off the job
Paid firefighters are striking for an hour after failed collective bargaining with FENZ.
Opinion: How Tauranga's faring under commission rule
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Tauranga paid firefighters 'gutted' to be taking historic strike action
Career firefighters across the country, including in Tauranga are taking strike action.
Seally season: Seal chases cat into marine biologist's lounge
'The one kind of family emergency where a marine biologist would have been useful.'
Painting the town yellow: The potent pollen mixes getting up everyone's noses
Experts explain what that yellow dust is that has been coating our cars lately.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers overwhelmingly in favour of funding Trikafta
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Retirement village boom: Expert predicts sector could pump $1b into Bay economy
'Pāpāmoa, in particular, continues to be a popular place to retire.'
'It's been an absolute honour': Kevin Marsh stepping down
Te Puke-Maketu ward councillor Kevin Marsh will not be standing for council this year