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Yamaha buys Tauranga’s Robotics Plus, unveils big plans
Another tech firm sold offshore, but new owners says it'll add to its 130 staff.
Council cans waterfront walkway, projects 12.5% rates rise
Mayor Mahe Drysdale says the council's budget is a 'ceiling ... not a target'.
Aaliyah Hunt’s international dance triumph: How hard work pays off
Aaliyah Hunt has been dancing since she was 3 and aspires to dance on cruise ships.
Small town New Zealand is really upping its food and coffee game
Worthwhile places to stop on a roadie through the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.
‘Dangerous’: GP wait times force local clinic to close books
Katikati health practice says poor funding has caused 'dangerous' wait times.
'Same costly mistake': Driver's warning after $150 bus-lane fine
More than 6500 tickets were issued for breaching the 50m rule last year.
Knockout competition coming to the Wairoa River
Competitors will gather at Wairoa River for kayaking events on February 22-23.
Letters: Turret Rd tidal flow idea ‘goofy’, 15th Ave memories
Our readers have their say.
‘Profoundly disturbing’: Men who paid for sex with 13-year-old sentenced
Three men were sentenced in Rotorua on Friday to home detention.
Mongrel Mob boss jailed after he was found with $68k in Louis Vuitton handbag
Mathew Karetu was dealing drugs as the national president of the Barbarians chapter.
‘Quietly confident’: Whirlwind 10 years to create award-winning plumbing business
After a decade in business, a plumbing business has been recognised for its success.
Person seriously injured at Mount Maunganui wharves
An ambulance was called about 9.17am.
‘Her life had just begun’: Distraught family address toddler’s killer as she is jailed
The young woman became resentful over having to care for the 2-year-old.
'Attacked' with rocks: Man spends $5k on lights, cameras after council 'inaction'
The damage has been so severe that the resident received a $28K insurance payout.
How a free iwi programme is transforming lives through driver licensing
Ngāi Te Rangi's programme targets those struggling with costs and access.
‘Anyone else feel scammed?’: Juicy Fest refund delays spark frustration
People are also still waiting for news on the fate of the Timeless Summer Tour.
They’re back! MTB Nationals return to Rotorua – all you need to know
The downhill competition will run for the final time over the famed Taniwha Trail.
Funeral for father of high-profile gang boss set to disrupt Tauranga traffic, police warn
Expected influx of members of the Mongols outlaw motorcycle club could clash with locals.
‘Hell of a fight’: Retiree battles ACC after delayed terminal cancer diagnosis
He was turned down, then offered $19,732, which he said was an 'insult'.
World famous in Tauranga: Johney’s Kiwi twist on dumplings
Jackie Zhou says their dumplings are made with love.
Son was insane when he stabbed his father to death as he washed dishes, judge finds
'He was incapable of knowing his actions were morally wrong.'
Former chief executive to return to Western Bay council
A familiar face will take the Western Bay of Plenty District Council's top job.
$10.3m funding approved for Tauranga traffic chokepoint project
Plans for a tidal lane at Turret Rd can begin but construction is still two years away.
Artist Mr G unveils portrait of Bay mayor
A painting of Kawerau Mayor Faylene Tunui was revealed on social media.
Road workers stop alleged drunk driver with baby on board
Police have thanked the crew for their 'vigilant reporting'.
87kg whopper one of record number of yellowfin caught near Tauranga
Record yellowfin tuna catch in Tauranga, outpacing marlin this season.
‘Extreme fluctuations’: What recruiters say as region’s job ads drop 22%
'The job market has become more competitive.'