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Mount bus lane warning bewilders woman
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'Worst case of emaciated dogs I have ever seen'
Two emaciated dogs and four puppies were rescued from Kaingaroa Forest overnight.
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From Howick to Pāpāmoa: Ex-league star new principal at Bay school
Iva Ropati will start as principal of Pāpāmoa College at the start of Term 4.
Mental health: Fears lives may be at risk as nearly 500 wait for DHB appointments
Two patients have died in the past five years after being triaged but before treatment.
'It sounded terrified': Man living in Mt Maunganui cave convicted for beating puppy
The man was living with his dog in a cave near Mount Maunganui.
Letters: City should get maximum benefit from elder housing sale
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
'I just cried': 32-year-old's Stage 4 bowel cancer battle
Rachael Ferguson now wants the screening age lowered to 35.
Woman killed in motorcycle crash named
The crash happened around 2.40pm on Saturday on State Highway 2, Pongokawa.
Lakes and Bay of Plenty allied health staff strike begins
The strike aims to achieve better pay for its allied health workers.
Rob Rattenbury: Pākehā need to be trusted with referendum on He Puapua
OPINION: We need a referendum on He Puapua, because progress depends on public support.
Civic precinct, infrastructure funding and rates: People to say what they think
The council received nearly 1200 written submissions, some are being spoken to today.
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.
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.