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OPINION: Fire is a dark cloud over the LGBTQ+ community's continuing fight for acceptance.
Pride protest at Bethlehem College over its gender and marriage stance
The school has recently come under fire for its views on gender and marriage.
Seven injured in four-vehicle crash on SH2
The crash at Te Puna was reported just before 3pm.
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'Happy Matariki': Family travels from Auckland for Mauao star compass unveiling
A new Atea-ā-Rangi (star compass) was unveiled, marking the Māori New Year.
Major Matariki tradition explained, how to celebrate at home
An umu kohukohu whetū isn't the only way to celebrate, it's as simple as being at home.
'Matariki is ours' - Why our newest public holiday is important for all Kiwis
A celestial navigator on Matariki, family, and how to spot the constellation
Regional council digest: Schoolboys present, ferries debated, rates rise adopted
Rates set and transport troubles debated; two meetings summed up.
Tauranga murder accused named but co-defendant keeps identity secret
Two people charged with 51-year-old Michael Te Kani's murder have appeared in court.
'Convenient' and 'accessible': New immunisation hub opens in Tauranga
The hub will be open seven days a week and is open to everyone.
Council staff salaries set to rise 7.9 per cent despite $11.2m deficit
The council will decide today on its Annual Plan, which also includes a rates rise of 5.8%
'Clear and compelling case' for ferry service, but it could cost $17m
A business leader says in his view the study makes "no new progress".
Five Te Tuinga Whanau staff awarded special pounamu
Five staff at Te Tuinga Whanau Support Service have received pounamu for their hard work.
Luke Kirkness: I didn't vote in the Tauranga byelection. Here's why.
OPINION: It is vital politicians connect with young people on relevant issues.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Depp and Heard show domestic violence hates sunlight
OPINION: Domestic violence takes root in the darkness and shadows.
Police, iwi join forces to help offenders 'find their way back home'
A new initiative helps offenders address problems they're facing without jail time.
'Violent vomiting': 'Very infectious' gastro bug spreading in Bay of Plenty
One doctor says the illness is "short and sharp" and normally gone within 36 hours.
Opinion | Labour looks soft on gangs, dithering on law and order
OPINION: There's a lot going on for Labour heading into an election year next year.
PM acknowledges 'serious concerns' raised about Tauranga's Bethlehem College
"Schools are obliged to ensure they have a safe and inclusive environment for children."
Need for Tauranga drug rehab centre 'stronger than ever'
Tauranga drug users are "chewing through a kilo of meth a week".
'Spiritual death': How an addict escaped the clutches of gangs and drugs
'I had nothing and there was a spiritual death inside me.'
Arson, graffiti and self-harm: Rise in hate hitting LGBT community
A string of events shows work still needs to be done.
Search and rescue called to Mauao after fall
A person is thought to have injured their ankle in a fall.
Kiwi loses appeal against deportation after fatal crash
Kiwi who caused woman's death did not disclose NZ convictions on entering Australia.
'Win for hospitality': City centre bars closing time to remain at 3am
Tauranga City Council was proposing to change the closing time for CBD bars to 2am.
Breath alcohol checkpoints: 153 impaired drivers caught in Bay
More than 11,000 drivers were processed over two weekends.
From sidelines to global arena: Tauranga hockey officials to rep NZ at World Cup
John Gemming, Sarah Garnett and Kelly Hudson are chosen to officiate at games in Spain.
PM: 'Very hard to read into' Labour's Tauranga byelection loss
National's Sam Uffindell beat Labour's Jan Tinetti by more than 6000 votes.
AIMS Games returning to Tauranga in September after two years of cancellations
The games will run from September 3 to 9 at venues across the Western Bay of Plenty.
Advocates share their wishlists for the new Māori Health Authority
'The philosophy is great. We want to see the resourcing to back it up.'
Simon Bridges' tips for successor Sam Uffindell
The advice comes as MPs claim a shift in the community: "National is back, big time".
Sam Uffindell 'very, very honoured' with new MP role, lists priorities for city
Tauranga's next MP begins his first day of duty today after resounding victory.