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‘Unwavering commitment and compassion’: Four decades of hot meals and warm smiles
Meals on Wheels volunteer Pam Smith clocks up 40 years.
‘Selfish motivation’: Director’s passion for Tauranga’s museum journey
'I want to be part of building something completely new for a city that’s never had one.'
Cost of students starting high school soars - parents stung up to $800 per child
Families may face costs upwards of $800 per child for uniforms, stationery, technology.
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‘The smoke is massive': Scrub fire 90% suppressed
A scrub fire has broken out in Kairua, Tauranga.
'I was dressed up, he was dressed up': Festival friendship spans 15 years
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Vietnamese plan big party for their new year
Tauranga's Vietnamese community celebrates Lunar New Year for the first time together.
'Unprovoked assault': Man found critically injured on SH2
A person was found on the road in a critical condition.
'Fly fishing royalty': 'Legendary’ Tauranga angler farewelled
Richard George Marquand, better known as Dick, died from a heart attack on January 2.
'I decided to do it for me': Why council boss quit
He says being in chief executive roles for 10 years “takes its toll”.
Stepdad gave young girl lollypops in exchange for silence about ongoing abuse
The man has now been jailed for 'hundreds' of indecent assaults he inflicted on her.
Council chief executive quits
'He has guided our council during a time of significant change.'
Gayle-force wind blows through junior Tauranga cricket club
The 'Universe Boss' paid the young players a visit.
Critically injured man found on Tauranga road
A person was found on the road in a critical condition at 12am.
Bar worker assaulted during robbery in opening hours
Police called to Cameron Rd bar on Tuesday night.
Cyclist injured in Pyes Pa vehicle collision
Cyclist hospitalized after collision with vehicle in Pyes Pa.
'Deeply distressing': Daycare apologises after four children escape
They left through a gate that 'unexpectedly malfunctioned' and were quickly returned.
Costly deception: Man’s crime spree with former bosses’ fuel cards, accounts
Judge: He took advantage of the kindness of a former employer and then stole from them.
QV figures: How much has your home lost since the market peak?
We can't say 'peak to trough' because we don't yet know if we have hit rock bottom.
‘Heartbroken’: Police ID biker killed in crash
Police have released name of man who died in Parkvale, Tauranga on December 24.
'Doggedness:' the key to record drug busts: Inside Customs operations
It's not every day that Customs finds 725kg of concealed cocaine... but it does happen.
E-motorcycle firm collapse: Anxious customers, Crown agency owed $400k
Can the electric biker maker still go postal? Crown agency owed $400,000.
Berry and Moody win Tauranga Half
Jack Moody and Hannah Berry defended their Tauranga Half titles.
Historic warbirds dazzle at Classic Flyers Aero Day event
Texan, Spitfire, and Mustang inspire crowds at Classic Flyers Aero Day.
'No other venue capable': How a 'cherished' cricket oval nabbed a Super Rugby match
Oval game shows need for rectangular stadium, says one of the region's biggest rugby fans.
Mark Lister: Why 2024 proved the need for global investment
OPINION: NZ investors are urged to diversify globally after local returns lagged in 2024.
Young A&P entrants in for clucking good time
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"It's like rugby on wheels": Bay athletes selected for Team NZ Roller Derby World Cup
Athletes from Tauranga, Rotorua, and Whakatāne have been named in Team NZ Roller Derby.
Tauranga-based e-motorcycle maker Ubco tipped into receivership, ex-boss fires shots
All staff terminated as bad year for tech continues.