National launches Tauranga byelection campaign: Sam Uffindell 'humbled' to be candidate
"I think with Sam, we're on to a real winner," leader Christopher Luxon tells crowd.
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Anne Tolley to business leaders: We're changing the council's culture
Commission chair Anne Tolley outlines the needs for Tauranga at City Leaders Lunch.
'Lucky': Breast cancer survivor walking and rowing 100km in May for charity
The charity aims to raise up to $50,000 to support breast cancer patients in the Bay.
Family, routine and social connection: The pandemic losses still affecting older Kiwis
'We can't expect people to go back to the way they were. We're all changed from this.'
'Targeting Māori': The police firearm figures worrying leaders
Actions predicated on race or the situation? Police firearm use data revealed.
Drink driver kicks cop in leg during early morning arrest
The Dive Cres assault came a night after another that left one person seriously injured.
Dr Tony Farrell: Reining in alcohol industry will reduce health burden
OPINION: The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act needs reviewing
'Absolute rort': $41.65m elder housing portfolio sold for less than half its value
The 'appalling' sales prompted concerns the money from them would be wasted
'Rock bottom': Tauranga mothers' battles with postnatal depression
Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Week: "A big day for me was brushing my teeth."
Doctors told her she was just overweight - turns out, she had ovarian cancer
'Something needs to change, you can't just push it away as women's problems.'
'We wonder why we work': Desperate family does not qualify for Govt help
Chris Luxon: 'It's heartbreaking' hearing stories from people in the squeezed middle.
A 'constant reminder' to do better: Oranga Tamariki CEO on 5yo Malachi Subecz's death
The agency is conducting an independent review into whether it failed Malachi Subecz.
Meet man vying to be Tauranga MP for National
Sam Uffindell has a vision for Tauranga and says he's the right man to make it happen.
Oranga Tamariki investigates how system failed murdered 5-year-old Malachi Subecz
'This is an absolute priority for me and I will have more to say' - Oranga Tamariki CEO.
'My heart sank': Toy library hit by burglary
A library member says it's a shame a 'fabulous resource' in the community was burgled.
Police identify woman found dead in Pilot Bay
The death will be referred to the coroner.
Local Focus: Motorcycles and men's mental health
Distinguished Gentleman's Ride dapperly raises funds in Tauranga
Jo Raphael: Digger the dog's return proves microchips' worth
OPINION: Digger's year-long adventure has a happy ending because of microchipping.
'Get a grip and back off': Bridges fires parting shots
Bridges calls out key entities for not doing their 'fair share' in Tauranga
Sonya Bateson: Pensioners have the short end of poverty stick
OPINION: It's expensive to be poor.
Boycott begins: Bus drivers refuse key pick-ups after knife incident
'It's gotten to the point where we are now dealing with significant weapons...'
Rubbish truck crashes into garage at Welcome Bay house
A rubbish truck has crashed into a garage at Welcome Bay home.
'Lots of tears' for missing cat accidentally taken to the tip
The friendly tabby's family say they miss his cuddles and have not stopped searching.
Police officer convicted for injuring man during arrest
A Tauranga police officer has since resigned after injuring people he was arresting.
The Premium Debate: Ram raids
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on the spate of ram-raids across the region.
New homes for revamped former Bella Vista site welcomed
The new development comes five years after 21 sites were abandoned due to safety fears.
Social housing leaders welcome Kāinga Ora's elder housing buy-up
But a resident just wants to know if her rent will go up: 'I'm quite stressed about it.'
Watch live: Simon Bridges delivers final speech in the House
On the controversy scale he was rating it a 'solid 5.5 out of 10'.
$17.2m deal: Kāinga Ora buys seven elder housing villages
State housing provider to spend $32.4 million on redevelopments, upgrades
'We cannot be held responsible': Decision made on NEMA charges in Whakaari case
WorkSafe charges against the National Emergency Management Agency have been dismissed.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: If you want people to react badly, keep them waiting in the cold
Opinion: Why is MSD treating people like cattle?
Letters to the editor: Society needs to crack down hard on illegal drug users
Letters to the editor: Our readers have their say.
Concerns proposed multi-use arena could 'spoil a gem'
Existing users are concerned about stadium plans but tangata whenua support the idea.