'Reassured': No plans to remove memorial to slain backpacker
But the option is "not off the table", say Mauao leaders.
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Breaking down concrete barriers: Visually impaired apprentice with autism excels
Todd Maitland shows why people from all backgrounds should consider a career in trades.
'Supporting them as much as we can': Mount RSA donates $18k to cyclone relief
Earlier this month, Red Cross granted $1 million to the Hawke's Bay Disaster Relief Trust.
'At last': Final bridge in $262m State Highway 2 project to open
Locals pleased about "major milestone", but say it won't be a congestion 'silver bullet'
Secret venue for Tauranga Stop Co-Governance Tour meeting after 'impossible' security rules
The tour had previously secured two venues, but these are now no longer.
Dawn Picken's life to be celebrated with Mount service
Writer Dawn Picken lost her public battle with liver disease in December.
Greerton Pathlab clinic re-opens after one-year closure
The Greerton clinic has been closed since the end of April 2022 due to staff shortages.
Tauranga buses: Route changes proposed, night service considered
Changes include routes being shortened, altered or replaced.
Port baffled by proposed $100m mitigation claim from local iwi
Ngai Te Rangi one of several iwi contesting Port of Tauranga's plans.
Broken ribs, punctured lung: Injured cyclist says traffic is 'ridiculous' on beachside road
"I won’t ride down that end of Oceanbeach Rd anymore."
Bright prospects for NZ kiwifruit export sales in next five years
Zespri must get on top of fruit quality issues quickly, says Craigs Investment Partners.
'Very distressed': Surfer saves three swimmers from 'horrendous rip'
'I was just really thankful that I was able to give them another Christmas together.'
Speedway: Rebuilt engine doesn’t miss a beat for Tauranga’s Cowling
Speedway: Chris Cowling to lead the 51-car field into the Saturday decider.
Missing Mount Maunganui man found
A man who went missing on Boxing Day has been found.
Stay safe and be responsible this summer, warn police
Waikato police urge holidaymakers to stay safe this summer.
Mix of new seating to be installed on Mauao
New seating will be installed throughout walking tracks on Mauao in the coming week.
Celebrity rugby event in Mount Maunganui aims to help youth 'flying solo'
'Fun vibes and a kōrero' are the central themes for the outreach event at Blake Park.
Jo Raphael: Fun can turn to terror in the blink of an eye
OPINION:Our water safety senses need to be heightened.
Tragedy hero: 'He gave all his strength to save her' - dad sacrifices life to save daughter in rip
"It is a story of love of a whānau who would give everything for each other."
'We are looking at a really tragic year'
Drownings are already over 80 per cent of the 10-year average with two months to go.
Special ferry service to celebrate first cruise ship to Tauranga
Get in early for a special ferry service.
Man who lived in cave sentenced after attacking dog in public park
A teenager saw the man kicking a puppy against a rock.
Opinion: We don't need another trial or study. Re-open the road - now
OPINION: Studying the closure of road will not provide relief for commuters.
Two children among those still in hospital after SH29A crash
The multi-vehicle crash happened on State Highway 29A yesterday.
Thrills, chills and cosiness: What to look out for this long weekend
Bay businesses have their fingers crossed for good weather but rain won't stop the fun.
'Hallelujah!' - residents review the 'long time coming' Bayfair underpass
'It's been a long time coming.'
'Absolutely gutted': Friends of missing doctor on search being suspended
With no new information, police suspended the search for the missing doctor.
Tauranga tradies targeted in building site burglaries
Police are warning contractors and tradesmen to secure valuable tools and equipment.
'He has been my rock': Friend of missing doctor holding on to hope
Tauranga doctor David Holland has been missing for nearly two weeks.
Reducing booze harm or hurting hospo? Closing time submissions heard
Eighteen groups and individuals tell the council what they think of earlier closing times.
'That water out there is not your friend': 'Epidemic of stupidity' as drownings rise
More than one in 10 drownings in New Zealand were in the Bay of Plenty.
Big weekend of events set to bring $700k economic boost
Even with Omicron looming, a public health expert says this weekend's risk is 'very small'
Revealed: The cost of water-related injuries
The most common activities that led to injuries were boating, swimming and fishing.