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Chopper's fate: Dog's future hangs in balance after council appeals failed prosecution
Justice Timothy Brewer reserved his decision in a hearing at the High Court today
Watch: Hit and run caught on camera as car hits pair on e-scooter
A resident wants safety improvements at the intersection, fearing a child will be killed.
'We will contest any other decision vigorously': Hapū speaks at racecourse hearings
Submissions are now being heard over the future of Tauranga's Racecourse Reserve.
Seven fires in a year: Binned batteries blamed for blazes
Residents are being reminded not to dispose of batteries in their kerbside recycling bins.
Tauranga buses: Route changes proposed, night service considered
Changes include routes being shortened, altered or replaced.
Coromandel highway: Minister casts doubt on December re-opening
Business leaders met last week in Thames with Transport Minister Michael Wood.
Local Focus: Lack of lifejackets causing problems for harbourmaster
Lack of lifejackets and moored boats causing headaches for the harbourmaster.
The billion-dollar problem: NZ's most common injury
The Bay of Plenty was among the top five for most fall-related injury claims in 2022.
'We can finally exhale': Woman takes on travel career as new drug available
“I can do this without having to worry about getting sick.”
Jazz Fest: Street Party ‘feel-good event’ for everyone
Katikati town centre was the venue for Street Party.
Underpaid and 'burnt-out': Nurse calls for more pay, resources ahead of winter
“If we want a health system that’s working better, pay the nurses properly.”
Bay of Plenty mum ambassador to buy Kiwi made
A dairy farmer from Edgecumbe, said she became involved with the company.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers have their say on why Kiwi kids can’t do maths
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
How a 5% home deposit is possible and why mortgage applications have plummeted
Bank cash backs of up to $25,000 and 1 per cent loans for electric cars.
How chef became the Bay’s sausage ‘boss’
Pagani arrived in NZ not speaking a word of English but his skills spoke volumes.
'Something that’s beyond music': Tauranga's Jazz Festival celebrates 60 years
The 10-day jazz festival is believed to be the biggest in the Southern Hemisphere.
Jo Raphael: Protection of retail workers is paramount
OPINION: Retail workers don't deserve to go to work fearing for their lives.
'Miracle drug' Trikafta becomes publicly available in NZ today
About 370 people are expected to be eligible for funded access.
Brutal rental market: Harrowing tales of the hunt for a home
What it's like living in a garage: 'I never imagined I’d end up like this.'
'Bullied': The $1.5m, the will, and the aunt who wanted the fortune
The 97-year-old said she had been bullied into changing her will.
Cancelled plans for Omanawa Falls full access a 'lose-lose'
Concern rescuers will have to save people who risk their 'stupid skins' reaching base.
'In good hands': 102yo jazz musician relives performing with Nat King Cole
'He just stood back in shadows - came in unobtrusively. He had a magnificent deep voice.'
Serious injuries after car driven wrong way on highway
A vehicle was driving into traffic for about 14km, police say.
Teens rescue drowning tourist during school camp
“It’s great to see them using the skills they have learnt through becoming a lifeguard."
Premium debate: Subscribers weigh in on the great road cone debate
OPINION: Readers share their views on the use of road cones - and what's really important.
Opinion: 'I felt like dirt. Low. Worthless.' Why horrid customers are the memorable ones
OPINION: Make low-wage jobs more attractive by being nicer.
Come work for us: The perks some councils are offering to lure staff
Councils are up against 'global companies paying foreign dollars' for high-skilled staff.
'Charging like wounded bulls': Western Bay council drafts rates, fee rises
An increase in user fees and charges is also expected.
Stashed cash, guns and meth: Key pair in Bay drug operation appeal sentences
The man who played a central role stashed $1.5m in a hydraulic compartment in his bed.
Police investigating 'attempted abduction' seek car
Information on small car with dark windows sought.
SH25 closed: Critical injuries in Coromandel crash
Police were called shortly before midday.