'Hello Queen': The story behind this photo of the Queen laughing
The photo was captured in 1976 when the Queen visited the Bay of Plenty.
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A trifecta in rugby sevens as the AIMS Games 2022 wraps up
This week has been a 'celebration of sport' in the Bay of Plenty.
Mother and son remember the story behind a photo with Queen Elizabeth
'I'm incredibly sad that she's gone but she earned her rest.'
Man considers adding final detail to intricate tattoo of the Queen
His mother said it would 'finish off his tattoo in quite a nice way'.
Street view: Tauranga residents saddened by Queen Elizabeth's death
A number of people were asked about the Queen's death in downtown Tauranga yesterday.
Jo Raphael: Emergency housing pain can't hide in the shadows now
OPINION: It's a sore, left to fester and now we're in crisis.
Sonya Bateson: Living within your means is more difficult if you're poor
OPINION: When you're on the breadline, a windfall burns a hole in your pocket.
Former Black Caps player makes appearance at indoor cricket
"It was such a great atmosphere" - Indoor cricket centre packed out on AIMS Games debut.
'It has been phenomenal': Long-time volunteer a spectator for first time in 17yrs
'It is exciting. It has been phenomenal' - Jill Weldon.
Live: 'We've had some tears': Bay of Plenty joins world in mourning Queen Elizabeth II
The Commonwealth's longest-serving monarch visited Tauranga in 1963.
'Justice hasn't been served': Rapist's victims speak out as hundreds protest in the streets
Protesters hit the street yesterday in support of the victims and tougher penalties.
'Taking a punt': New Tauranga, Mount and Ōmokoroa ferry to launch this month
And the service already has buy-in.
Company ordered to pay $658,000 after lime 'white-out' caused fatal crash
Susan Walmsley never regained consciousness after the crash, and died three days later.
Letters: Buy up properties affected by hospital revamp
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
10kgs apples, 300 subs, 3000kg of kiwifruit: Feeding the AIMS Games athletes
'It's good to get these bookings back for a whole week': Royden Trask, Caddysnak Catering
Wheelchair rugby team left scrambling for rides after crash
Bay of Plenty Steamrollers escaped serious injury, but their van has been badly damaged.
'Hallelujah moment': $84m upgrade planned for Tauranga's waterfront
Tauranga City Council commissioners have adopted the Tauranga Moana Waterfront Plan.
Changes to prominent Mt Maunganui road possible as Links Ave trial continues
The trial has reportedly reduced traffic volumes on Links Avenue by two-thirds.
'Well below the national average': Fewer female representation for Bay of Plenty elections
One of the local constituencies has just two women out of 17 candidates vying for a seat.
Teen sentenced to nine months' home detention after raping four girls
One of Jayden Meyer's victims says she has lost her sense of self-worth since the rape.
Port of Tauranga director Kimmit Ellis retiring
Port of Tauranga Limited made the announcement on Monday afternoon.
Jo Raphael: AIMS Games' triumphant return important to kids
OPINION: I wish AIMS Games was around when I was at intermediate.
Felix Desmarais: The pronunciation of 'helicopter' has me in a spin
OPINION: Language reaches across barriers and cultures to our mutual humanity.
Confidence and determination: Four Bay schools dance for Hip Hop gold
'When we dance, it feels like we're where we were meant to be.'
Ukrainian family reunites in NZ, pays tribute to 'hero' slain Kiwi soldier
A Pāpāmoa family speak out about the Ukraine-Russian war.
No easy fix to health professional shortage
OPINION: Midwifery never stops and these people should be remunerated accordingly.
Tauranga university campus celebrates latest graduates
222 students graduated from the University of Waikato Tauranga campus on September 2.
Three Waters, housing and a Te Puke stadium? Western Bay mayoral hopefuls duke it out
One candidate said she "wouldn't want to end up like Tauranga".
Sonya Bateson: Easier for young minds to absorb new languages
OPINION: Te reo is everywhere. And in a few more years it'll be more common still.
'Pure joy': Tauranga mums complete winter swimming stint for a cause
More than $4000 has been raised for a charity that supports grieving children.
'Extremely excited': Tauranga booked up as AIMS Games returns - what you need to know
'I sense the city has really missed it, especially with the buzz and energy it brings'
Community sports, conference facility touted for future racecourse
Racing Tauranga and local hapū say the proposal offers the community more.
'A lot of stress': Locked out employees plan to defend legal action
Staff in their fifth week without pay are now facing legal threats.
'Profoundly distressing': $14k worth of 'irreplaceable' art vanishes during move
'I trusted them with my possessions ... I deserve to know what happened to them.'