Port of Tauranga FY25 net profit forecast to improve
Import and export volumes improve after sharp drop this time last year.
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‘Trail of broken promises’: $34m council land sale disappoints hapū
A Tauranga hapū wanted to build homes for its whanau but the land was sold to developers.
Maketū Spit event highlights at-risk bird species, offers boat rides
Join Mows for Breakfast with the Gulls, see nesting birds and enjoy a barbecue breakfast.
Fires, crashes and stuck budgies: Brigade to share stories at 25th celebration
Greerton volunteer firefighters have done it all in their brigade’s 25 years of service.
Letters to the editor: Can we afford a stadium?
OPINION: Our readers have their say.
Man to run first marathon - blindfolded
Justin Weston is set to run the Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Marathon.
Man appears in court over hunter's death
Sean Kavanagh appeared in the Rotorua District Court today.
Pawprint launches petition to ban fireworks sales
Pawprint petition launched to ban fireworks, protecting animals from distress
'Hopefully we can get it done': Steamers captain prepares for NPC final
Ahead of the NPC final, Steamers captain Kurt Eklund shared his rugby journey.
'I was begging them': Man with broken neck went home fed up after ED wait
"They just didn't take my concerns seriously," Urlich reflects on his ordeal.
Houses and jobs: Major new project to build 300 homes
At least 307 new dwellings are expected to be built on the land.
More Māori getting on property ladder on Māori land
'Any solutions to combat the housing crisis were welcome.'
Police send Mongrel Mob a clear message
Investigation stopped a marae drive-by shooting in Ōpōtiki.
Bars hope boost from Steamers' win 'bodes well' for long weekend
Steamers' historic run underlines support from some for a new stadium in central Tauranga.
Major police probe prevents tangi shooting and attempted murder of rival gang member
Police seized illegal drugs and firearms and restrained assets worth $800k.
Council to review controversial road closure on 7th Ave
The council will look at options for 7th Ave, which became a cul-de-sac last May.
'Something out of CSI Miami': Lawyer says man accused of murder wasn't even there
Hamiora Bennett is one of nine people, mostly Mongrel Mob members, accused of murder.
Supermarket closure 'unbelievable', 'devastating' says shoppers
Woolworths NZ says the final day is yet to be finalised.
Mark Lister: Analysts predict brighter future for shares amid easing rates
OPINION: For these past four years New Zealand has been an underperformer.
Electric atmosphere helps Bay of Plenty Steamers progress
A sea of yellow and blue went ecstatic at the final whistle.
'I will be forever sorry': Woman apologises after telling teen driver to run her partner over
Taku Paul was fatally run down during a fight with Ephron Ronaki about missing money.
Mike King brings message of hope for Tauranga youth
Mike King's Ride for Hope is happening in Tauranga on Saturday, October 27.
Bay of Plenty book maiden NPC final spot
Bay of Plenty scored 24 unanswered points to reach their first final.
'Big impact': What the return of cruise ships means for Tauranga
Local leaders welcome the economic prospects as the cruise season's first ship arrives.
Steamers v Canterbury: Activities at today's event
Excitement builds at Tauranga Domain as Bay of Plenty prepare to face Canterbury.
Murder-accused is 'Dorothy', not the 'Wicked Witch of the West’, defence tells jury
The jury got a taste of a classic fairy tale during Kiri Pini's defence closings today.
Mixed reaction as free period for alfresco dining fees extended
Tauranga City Council has extended the free outdoor dining period by six months.
Edge of Glory: Shield heroes back Steamers to make history
Reflecting on the 2004 Shield win, past and present Steamers look ahead to the NPC semi.
'Life-changing': Mum can eat for first time in years after $250k surgery trip
'There was a time when I didn’t think I’d see my kids become teenagers.'
$25K lifeline for Rotorua conservation project
A $25,000 lifeline has been thrown to a hapū-led conservation project near Rotorua.
'They were not there to share drinks': Crown claims gang's deadly attack was retribution
The Crown has closed its case in the lengthy murder trial of nine Mongrel Mob members.
Iconic hot pools' opening time causing 'disharmony' – petitioner
"You could say ‘well, go to another pool’, but those are ... very uniquely different."
Name released for one alleged Tauranga vigilante
Two of the alleged vigilantes appear in court for a third time.
Bubble Walk to remember lost babies
'As much as they say time heals, it’s different for everybody.'