One man’s $30,000 mission to adopt a Mexican street dog and bring her to NZ
BIG READ: Bringing a rescue dog into NZ is a "real commitment".
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromBay of Plenty
Mark Lister: A lucrative quarter, despite the volatility
However, whether this continues or not is another story.
Netballer Tayla Earle 'really excited' to play in hometown after five years
"I think it will be a really special game," the Northern Mystics player said.
Council buys Grey St building to make way for laneway
The business on Grey St is set to close in June.
'Keep the music alive': Teenagers share their passion for jazz
About 520 students from across the country took part in the youth competition.
'We just love music': Jazz lovers soak up sun and sounds at Tauranga’s Historic Village
“As soon as someone gets up to dance, it is contagious.”
Zespri's unauthorised planting headache grows in China
Smuggled variety means NZ industry leaders will head to China to investigate.
Thousands of state homes sit empty, maintenance budget up $410m
State homes are being brought to Healthy Homes standards - but some are empty.
'Finally': International students are back - and it's worth millions
“The families are looking to share our Korean culture ... and make life-long friendships"
Easter traffic: Delays in Tauranga after crash on State Highway 29A
The cars collided just after 3pm.
Nine Mitchell Te Kani murder accused heading to trial
Nine people are now charged with murdering Tauranga man
'Essential safety work' finishes: Kawerau WINZ office to re-open six weeks early
The service centre in closed suddenly on March 27 for seismic work.
Horse and rider to compete in world cup in 'pinch yourself' moment
Phillip Steiner is New Zealand's first representative in eight years.
Armed police arrest man in rural area south of Rotorua
The man is facing a number of charges in relation to an ongoing investigation.
Letters to the editor: International reputation seriously damaged
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
'Only the most dedicated can stick it out': Tauranga rower named national champ
Jameson McConnochie trained up to eight times a week to prepare for the event.
Easter in Tauranga: Thousands expected but will the weather play ball?
'It looks like it is going to be full for Easter.'
Katikati music teacher marks major milestone
A Lexham Park Katikati resident becomes a centenarian today.
Jazz fest launches in Katikati
The National Jazz Festival launched in Katikati on Saturday.
Final racecourse hearings: Anything other than green space 'a waste'
The hearings have shown little support for a potential hospital at the reserve.
Whakatāne digest: Kāinga Ora in Kopeopeo, litter and SH30 roundabouts
Latest from Whakatāne's Local Democracy Reporting.
Coromandel Easter traffic advice
State Highway 25 (SH25) around Tairua is expected to be busy northbound.
The Premium Debate: Thousands of nurses move to Australia
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Opinion: Made redundant? Here's what to do instead of getting bitter
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait's advice for people losing their job.
Pet dog attacked on daily park walk: 'Fifty per cent of his neck [was] savaged'
'There’s this big gaping hole in the back ... big enough you could put your fist in.'
Coromandel cut off: What geotechnical investigations reveal at SH25A
Bridge, bypass or rebuild the options for repairing road.
Chopper's owner loses court battle, dog could be put down
Tauranga City Council has been successful in its appeal against a dog that attacked a vet.
'Critical' need: Electricity upgrades add uncertainty to future of racecourse
The hearings regarding what to do with the Tauranga Racecourse Reserve enter Day 2.
Pumping at Te Puke Playcentre
The pump track caters for bikes, trikes, scooters, skateboards and trolleys.
'Every day we have to deal with it': Child's 'painful' six-month wait for surgery
The child is one of 179 patients with no confirmed date for this type of surgery.
The Premium Debate: When ‘the customer is always right’ is wrong
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Hit-and-run site to get safety upgrade
A nearby resident says it's a dangerous intersection.
'The need is now': Council moves to help struggling CBD businesses
More parking options could be likely for the CBD.