'Godsend': New interchange to offer 35-minute Pāpāmoa East - Rotorua commute
The project is expected to be finished in early 2026.
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'More than basketball': New NZ pro league 'amazing' opportunity after US stints
The league has been described as a "step in the right direction" for womens basketball.
Dr Tony Farrell: Documentary on booze confronting but necessary
OPINION: What is now required is a legislative change to stop the continuing harm.
Man virtually dies in rescue flight, credits 'guardian angel' for survival
Amputee Paul Foote shares his story about his TECT Rescue helicopter lifesaving mission.
'Misery money': Some 'cowboys' in social services only in it for the cash
Claims 'excellent storytellers' spin good tales to get the Government funding.
'Hypocrisy' and 'gutless' silence slammed after murder of 5yo Malachi
Judge says Malachi's daycare suspected he was being abused but never told police.
Police appeal for sightings of vehicle in relation to Tauranga homicide
Mitchell Te Kani, 51, died at a house on Maungatapu Rd on May 14.
The final count: Official Tauranga byelection results released
Voter turnout for the byelection was 40.5 per cent of the 51,706 people enrolled.
Premium Debate: Firefighters threaten industrial action
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say over the firefighters' strike action plan
Sonya Bateson: There's a reason abortion is referred to as healthcare
OPINION: It may sound like an oxymoron but, in my opinion, abortion saves lives.
Full investigation after gas main stuck in Tauranga
The road was closed for a couple of hours and residents had to stay inside.
Zespri welcomes signing of free trade agreement with European Union
The deal announced today includes the removal of tariffs on NZ kiwifruit exports.
'Clear lessons' after tragic murder of abused 5yo Malachi, judge says
Justice Paul Davison says reporting abuse is a 'community responsibility'.
New health system launches with focus on children's first 2000 days
Health leaders reflect on a new structure and new future.
Woman who beat, burnt and killed 5yo sentenced to 17 years
Killer Michaela Barriball has been sentenced to a near record-breaking prison sentence.
Road reopens after gas main struck in Tauranga
The road is closed until further notice.
'Young people are pushed aside': Students have a say on suburb's future
"It's actually really interesting - I was expecting it to be really boring."
Seven-day wait for GPs: Healthcare services struggle with soaring winter demand
A sick 2-year-old waited nearly 10 hours to be fully assessed at one hospital's ED.
Shot, stabbed, jailed: From gangster to a guardian for the homeless
Fred Takimoana credits Ngāi Te Rangi with giving his life purpose.
Watch: Migrant family escape burning house with just the clothes on their back
A Givealittle and donations page has been set up for the young family.
Gnarly! 'Destination' skate park to be built in Mount Maunganui
The council is also upgrading existing skate facilities.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: No substitute for independent Children's Commissioner
OPINION: The idea to replace the Children's Commissioner with a board is backwards.
Former Māori All Black returns home to sign with the Steamers
Since returning to the Bay, Norris has laced up once again for Tauranga Sports.
'Breaking point': Firefighters ramp up strike action
The union claims years of under-resourcing but FENZ says its offer is reasonable.
New council CBD office building to 'push the boundaries' in Green Star bid
The council's new build will be several stories high and built mostly out of timber.
Take two for controversial Marine Park research facility gains support
There has been a slight shift in support for the project since it was last consulted on.
Multiple factors drive lower-than-forecast kiwifruit harvest
This season was expected to have a record-breaking crop of at least 190 million trays.
Why this teacher started walking almost an hour to work
"It's reflecting on them what good looks like and that together we can make a change."
Audit NZ gives council funding warning as 13.7pc rates rise approved
"Uncertainty" surrounds future funding plans for Tauranga's biggest projects.
Jo Raphael: Forking out for a 15 per cent surcharge?
OPINION: It may be distasteful to some, but let's turn a blind eye to a surcharge.
Tenby Powell on cancer and life after resigning as Tauranga mayor
'It's a good time to take stock: what have I done since my operation?'
'Keep going forward': Students celebrate pride flag flying high
The pride flag has been raised at Tauranga Boys' College for the first time ever.
Burling heads to UN to fight for oceans
Sailing legend on a mission to advocate why our oceans need protection.