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‘Super’ Christmas parade in Pāpāmoa
The float parade had everything from Spider-Man to live sheep.
Book as a beacon: Ron's final tribute to seashells before he died
'The book is here, so for me it’s 'mission accomplished,': Ron Murray.
$10.5m supermarket opening at $1b Pāpāmoa East development
About 100 people will work at the store - one of several planned new supermarkets.
Impressive medal haul for Pāpāmoa as they shine at national pool rescue
Coach Jack Bullock: 'Breaking three national records is a massive achievement.'
'Dreams do come true': Kiwi country singer making it in Nashville awarded
'I’ve never forgotten where I’ve come from.'
Pāpāmoa's Shaun Smith receives highest surf lifesaving accolade
Jo Miller wins Surf Official of the Year and receives a Distinguished Service Award.
'Interest is high': Luxury Mount retirement village apartment prices revealed
Five apartments have sold off the plans as construction ramps up.
'Getting her home asap': Family update after NZ woman reported missing in Bali
The woman's family said they became worried after she failed to meet up with her partner.
Singaporeans pay $40m for 24.9% of five-village retirement chain
'This is a capital-intensive business. We really want to expand' – chairman Bill McDonald.
Firefighter reflects on 60 years of service
Rex Cotter joined the volunteer fire service at 18 and vividly recalls the first day.
One person injured, BB gun seized after ‘fight’ in Pāpāmoa
Police were notified of the fight at 1.40pm.
Mysterious substance on Pāpāmoa Beach
A black substance washed up on Pāpāmoa Beach turns out to be black sand.
'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.
Olympics 2024: Pāpāmoa’s Eva Morris hits the pool over the weekend
It will be an early start on Saturday for Eva's Tauranga Artistic Swimming clubmates.
Lights, no camera: Call for more action on vandals' 'escape route' in Pāpāmoa
Residents 'terrorised' by people throwing rocks at their homes.
School property projects in Bay of Plenty going ahead
Two school property projects in Bay of Plenty are now going ahead.
Only re-elected member of sacked council pleased to 'keep championing the cause'
The Pāpāmoa ward councillor is the only one from the 2019 council to be re-elected.
'I just feel numb': Shock after fire takes out Pāpāmoa home
A house fire started by an electrical fault has left the owner devastated and homeless.
'Terrorised': Rocks thrown at homes, smashed window 'sounded like a bomb'
Frustrated resident stakes out the alley at night trying to catch the vandals.
'Grim scene' as gulls found dead in tyre tracks
A witness says they appear run over in 'a senseless act'.
Te Puke to host Greerton Marist in showcase rugby final
Fletcher Carpenter bagged the club try-scoring record.
Gear up for Tauranga’s first Cyclocross
Summerhill MTB Park is preparing to host the event on July 21.
Tauranga mayoral hopefuls want to rewrite major plan
The candidates fronted a public meeting in Pāpāmoa.
NZ Post services to return to Pāpāmoa
Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford says the closure had 'left a huge gap in our community'.
$150m+ investment: Where are eight new Foodstuffs North Island replacement supermarkets going?
Economic downturn didn't dent our food market: biggest owner expanding, replacing stores.
Serious injuries and road blocked in Pāpāmoa crash
The crash was reported around 8.15am.
French-owned HEB Construction profit leaps 62% from NZ operations
Business has road, rail, bridge, land, urban development and water projects throughout NZ.