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![Taller buildings risk Mount’s ’boutique character’ – locals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Taller buildings risk Mount’s ’boutique character’ – locals
Locals disappointed the iconic status of their beach suburb wasn’t 'fiercely protected'.
![Why students say a $55m university campus is 'pretty empty'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Why students say a $55m university campus is 'pretty empty'
Students say expensive parking and long commutes make online learning more attractive.
![Jealous man allegedly set fire to ex’s house and her new flatmate’s BMW](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Jealous man allegedly set fire to ex’s house and her new flatmate’s BMW
The man was allegedly shouting outside her house, calling her a liar and a b****.
![Photos: 'Beautiful home' takes supreme award](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Photos: 'Beautiful home' takes supreme award
Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards.
![Crash causing traffic delays on SH29A](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Crash causing traffic delays on SH29A
Google’s live traffic reporting showed delays in the area.
![Cheap 'knock-offs': Move to protect national Māori flag's legacy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Cheap 'knock-offs': Move to protect national Māori flag's legacy
'They have no understanding of what it means. And often our people are drawn to buy that.'
![Smash-and-grab teen gets 'crushing' sentence as judge cites need for deterrence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Smash-and-grab teen gets 'crushing' sentence as judge cites need for deterrence
Judge Thomas Ingram said a point had been reached where 'enough’s enough'.
![Tauranga mayoral candidates size up Govt's new housing rules](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Tauranga mayoral candidates size up Govt's new housing rules
Mayoral hopefuls give their views on how the changes fit with the growing city's needs.
![Truck driver speaks after fatal SH2 crash: 'I had no time to react'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Truck driver speaks after fatal SH2 crash: 'I had no time to react'
The speedway legend says his leg is 'munted' and he's 'lucky' to still have his foot.
![Another protest against SH2 barriers planned](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Another protest against SH2 barriers planned
Rain or shine, SH2 residents north of Tauranga are ready to protest once again.
![Shoplifter pees on shelves as he walks down supermarket aisle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Shoplifter pees on shelves as he walks down supermarket aisle
Duchaan Fraser now has to pay $4000 back to Woolworths at $15 a week.
!['All hell broke loose': Jury agrees with teen who texted mates after fatal crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'All hell broke loose': Jury agrees with teen who texted mates after fatal crash
Taku Manu Paul was killed after twice being run down by the teen.
![No beach for Katikati and cliff to remain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
No beach for Katikati and cliff to remain
Katikati Boating Club hope council will reconsider keeping Beach Rd's eroding cliff.
![Tauranga election: Early voter turnout surpasses 2019](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Tauranga election: Early voter turnout surpasses 2019
New orange voting bins and candidate videos are thought to be helping.
![Repeat drink-driver who killed baby in a crash caught behind the wheel again](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Repeat drink-driver who killed baby in a crash caught behind the wheel again
Raquel Kiwi now has more than 90 convictions, including 11 for drink-driving.
![Popular tourist attraction closes, 10 staff affected](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Popular tourist attraction closes, 10 staff affected
Bay Karts, at Mount Maunganui, will be closing its doors on July 21.
![SH2 fatal crash victim named](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
SH2 fatal crash victim named
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on Monday afternoon.
!['All hell broke loose': Jury to decide if woman and teen had murderous intent](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'All hell broke loose': Jury to decide if woman and teen had murderous intent
Taku Manu Paul was killed after being struck twice by a car.
![Tauranga mayoral hopefuls want to rewrite major plan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Tauranga mayoral hopefuls want to rewrite major plan
The candidates fronted a public meeting in Pāpāmoa.
![Who's best in the BoP? Finalists in hospitality awards announced](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Who's best in the BoP? Finalists in hospitality awards announced
The awards celebrate the best dining establishments in the region.