Orange river: What early tests revealed
Regional council confirms preliminary results after the river turned bright orange.
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Tauranga MP moves his office into town
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'Really sad': Mount market ending on Sunday after 15 years
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Tauranga City Council to consider fluoridation directive
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Tears as jury finds teen stepmum killed toddler Harlee-Rose
The Crown said Jessica Mulford was resentful about caring for 2-year-old Harlee-Rose.
'Good shot': Could this region get the first Govt deal?
Neighbouring councils are 'ready to go' on a proposal.
Median barrier work to cease on SH2
Residents have been protesting the barriers for several months.
Where the jobs are: Top region, industries looking for workers
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Music to our ears: 100-year-old Coreen is still on song
Tauranga choral legend celebrated turning 100 years with music at Bayswater.
What’s going on at Whakaari/White Island?
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Defence say dad's 'magic carpet ride' caused Waikato toddler's fatal injuries
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Top dogs: Hard-working BoP hounds one paw closer to glory
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Mysterious substance on Pāpāmoa Beach
A black substance washed up on Pāpāmoa Beach turns out to be black sand.
One-stop sporting hub for BoP a step closer
The Bay of Plenty Movement HQ is one step closer to reality.
'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
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$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.