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'Crippling costs': Iwi spends almost $100k in legal 'fight' to protect te reo
Iwi says its 'money is urgently needed elsewhere' but it will fight for te reo Māori.
Transformative dirt bike therapy programme thriving in rural Te Puke
Youth Encounter celebrates three years in Paengaroa.
'Unbelievable': Six dogs returned to home after 55 animals seized
Cats with 'big gashes' and dogs 'chained up on a short chain' have been seen at the home.
Reduce waste while funding hospice care in the Bay of Plenty
An op shop has created a new budget range.
$164 million Cameron Rd upgrade fails to secure NZTA funding
Funding for the $164m Cameron Rd project in Tauranga has been declined by NZTA.
'Much needed' new radiology clinic opens in Tauranga
Bay cancer patients will be able to get scans locally.
'Broke every bone in his body': Teen survives being hit by two cars
The teen was walking home sober on a rural road at night when he was hit.
It's official - this tiny town makes the best toasties in NZ
The region has secured the hotly contested Great NZ Toastie Takeover competition (again).
'I'm sick of everyone thinking I'm a murderer': Teen stepmum accused of killing toddler
The Crown alleges Jessica Mulford stomped on toddler Harlee-Rose.
Digger operator deaths: Forestry industry issued with fatality alert
Two digger operators died at work within 10 days in July.
Tauranga CBD revamp pushes ahead – with potential savings
A change in funding for Tauranga’s civic precinct could save $1m a year in interest.
'Double-whammy': Downsized bin business says $10k rates hike is 'obscene'
'There’s no excuse for rates going up that fast. It’s just completely unnecessary.'
177k miles: Dawn's marvellous mini still sparkles
He said it wouldn't last, but look at it now.
SH2 slip: Road likely to stay closed until Friday
Pōhutukawa trees above the slip face had been removed.
'Traffic hazard': Residents, road users demand safety barriers be removed
People have spoken out, saying the concrete separators do more harm than good.
Company reporting: Investors should brace themselves - Mark Lister
OPINION: Many results likely to make for sombre reading.
'Hope you get what you deserve': Man hit by two vehicles was walking home from 'family event'
'To the other people that left my brother there, I hope you get what you deserve.'
Photo competition launched to show people aged 65-plus 'living their best life'
The winning photos will feature in an outdoor exhibition in Tauranga.
Revealed: The Bay of Plenty's favourite illicit drugs - and the harm they do
Wastewater testing reveals the amount of drugs Bay people are consuming.
'No democracy, no rates': Tauranga resident's rates revolt
A Tauranga woman has been locked in a row with the council over unpaid rates.
New active vent discovered on Whakaari/White Island
Recent increased activity could continue for weeks or months scientists say.
61-year-old to defend powerlifting title. But what's giving her the jitters?
Karen Humphreys will represent NZ at the IPF powerlifting champs in South Africa.
Bay businesses gear up for cruise ship tourist rush
Local businesses are excited for the extra revenue cruise ships will bring.
‘Help, my daughter isn't breathing’: Dad’s desperate efforts to save toddler heard in murder trial
He pounded on his neighbour’s door and asked for her to do CPR on the girl.
Armed police called to Matua after firearm report
Police were in the area of Tilby Drive and Fergusson Park about 4.30pm.
New tertiary music scholarship launched in memory of philanthropist Chloe Wright
Wright's son said Chloe was passionate about helping rangatahi 'realise their potential'.
Artist's 'never-before-seen' painting displayed at major art gallery in London
The collection where her portrait is displayed is seen by 'millions' of visitors a year.
'Murder': 64 chickens slain, council hunt killer dogs
“That’s what this is - the murder of my defenceless poor chickens by killer dogs."
SH2 barriers could impede escape in tsunami - resident
The transport agency has spent $164 million on safety improvements.
Western Bay Heritage Trust keen to bring museum to Te Puke
Initial funding key to securing building for the venture.
A fall or strangulation? Dr questions stepmum's explanation for toddler's injuries
A doctor assessed an injured Harlee-Rose five months before she was allegedly murdered.