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Tauranga immigration adviser calls for 'special visa' for Ukrainians
A Russian-born immigration adviser is calling for a special visa for Ukrainian refugees.
'We're all in shock': Friends of missing doctor say he is caring, generous
Police and friends want to hear from witnesses who were on Pāpāmoa Beach on Friday night.
'Absolutely devastating': Principals on proposed ban on international students
Fears of 'huge impact' on school culture.
Search for missing Pāpāmoa man David Holland to resume on Tuesday
David Holland, 31, was last heard from on Friday evening.
Covid 19: New cases for Bay and Lakes areas, 47 in hospital
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The Premium Debate: Pros and cons of RATs
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Rob Rattenbury: Marriage has come a long way since the 70s
OPINION: I still believe there is a place for marriage but not first place.
3-year-old battling cancer ticking off his bucket list
Whakatāne boy Tu Hillman's bucket list of dreams has come true thanks to generous donors.
'Easier to get around': Thousands fewer cars on the road as Omicron hits
Thousands of people with Covid and their household contacts will be isolating.
'No immediate solution': Supply chain woes hit Bay hospitals
The Bay of Plenty District Health board says surgeries and procedures are not affected.
Papamoa man missing, police appeal for help, sightings
David Holland was reporting missing on Friday. Police are now appealing for public help.
Covid vaccination drive-throughs in the Bay this weekend
Vaccination drive-throughs are in Ōpōtiki, Kawerau and Murupara, Tauranga and Pāpāmoa.
How many Māori vaccinations to reach 90% fully vaxxed?
As Omicron continues to spread, the Bay's 90 per cent vaxxed target is yet to be reached.
Fleeing war victims will find themselves in 'enemy territory'
Tauranga man who spent time in Ukraine and still has friends there speaks out.
'No place to be sick': Concerns mount for homeless amid outbreak
A homeless advocate says RATs have been a game-changer but she's still worried.
Revealed: Where experts think disgruntled landlords will invest their money
Meet retired teacher investor: 'Good luck with living on $250 to $300 a week from super'.
'Every day I think, what am I going to feed the kids?: Cost of living 'squeeze' hits families
"Every day I think, 'What am I going to feed the kids?'."
Sexual proposition: Top teacher wanted to beat student by faking a human rights project
A young boy who was propositioned by Pinky Green tried to tell teachers years later.
Critics say two more years of commissioners 'devastating', 'plain wrong'
Tauranga will have to wait until mid-2024 to vote for local council representatives.
Tauranga commission to remain until 2024
Four commissioners were appointed to lead the council in February 2021.
Jo Raphael: Supermarket profits are obscene - fix it now and don't pay lip service
OPINION: It's time we had more choice and power when it comes to buying groceries.
Think you have Covid but the RAT is negative? Here's what to do
Some people are testing negative up to six times before a positive result, doctor says.
Low visibility contributed to fatal plane crash - investigation
The 78-year-old pilot had the flight experience and medical certificate needed to fly.
Tauranga 'ignored' by previous council representation
Councillor: "We've got to avoid falling into the trap of fighting the previous war."
How Whakatāne Mill opened the door for local industry
OPINION: It's time to shake things up a bit and take inspiration from the old days.
The Premium Debate: Subscriber opinions on commission asking to delay elections
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Sunscreen bill: MP, buyers want 'honesty' from manufacturers about SPF
A doctor's warning: "We're not doing enough prevention."
Empty shelves: Family travel to another town for baby formula
How are empty supermarket shelves adding to the final bill of shoppers?
Top school failed to safeguard students, says complainant; five more come forward
Pinky Green complainant asks for Tauranga Boys' College Board of Trustees to step aside.
Simon Bridges: NZ's cost of living crisis and what we can do about it
OPINION: In a cost of living crisis, New Zealanders deserve relief, says Simon Bridges.
Magnitude 5.1 earthquake felt in Ōpōtiki
GeoNet says the quake may have been felt in Rotorua and Tauranga as well.