'Heartbreaking': Road deaths prompt call for tougher penalties
Many crashes are caused by people reaching for their cellphone or simply talking on it.
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Rob Rattenbury: New Zealanders haven't had their freedom denied
OPINION: It seemed every unhappy soul in the country got together for a major whinge.
Kiwi startup raises $37m, expands business with social media giant
Legal tech takes Manhattan.
One seriously injured in Pāpāmoa football match
Emergency services were called about the incident in Pāpāmoa around 11.30am.
One Covid-related death in Lakes DHB, latest case numbers revealed
There were 12 deaths nationwide announced today by the Ministry of Health.
'Ugly underbelly': White supremacist flyers left in mailboxes
An expert describes the flyers as "sad, misinformed and misguided".
Dr Tony Farrell: Why I'm concerned about long Covid
OPINION: You may be playing Covid roulette if you feel you should 'just get it over with'.
Opinion: Time to fund Trikafta for cystic fibrosis sufferers
This human misery must end now - it is gut-wrenching to read about young people suffering.
'Life-changing' decisions: Why now is a good time to buy a business
"Any business making sustainable profit and hasn't been too affected by Covid is selling"
'Really cruel': Devastated parent pleads for 'miracle drug'
'When they're really sick and there's no hope, they'll get it then'.
Tauranga council's new voting system set for 2024
The make-up of the city's future elected council has been confirmed.
Sonya Bateson: We shouldn't drop alert levels before we're ready
OPINION: There is a reason we're still in red. It's to protect our most vulnerable people.
Treaty threat: Battle to move Tauranga racecourse, create regional venue with Rotorua
Preferred options for the future of Tauranga Racecourse are released, with no racecourse.
'Chopper' faces death row: Dog owner in court after vet attack
Helen Fraser's Rottweiler allegedly attacked a Tauranga vet in October last year.
Tauranga by-election race begins with more candidates revealed
The Tauranga by-election hots up as nominations open to replace Simon Bridges
Exotic plant smuggler: Man fined $5K after trying to import overseas plants
Scott Peters attempted to import eight international plants into the country.
'Ugly': Residents slam Tauranga's proposed civic revamp
Some residents say a museum is important but others fear it could be a 'white elephant'.
Thinking about a pay rise? Why now is a great time to ask
Employment experts give their tips on how to ask for a pay rise.
'Humbled': Jan Tinetti will run in Tauranga by-election, date announced
The by-election will take place on June 18.
New interim tournament director for Zespri AIMS Games
It's the end of one era and the beginning of another for the games.
Rawiri Waititi: Māori should be paid a pension from age 57
There is support and opposition to the idea to lower NZ Super eligibility for Māori.
Two brothers have the same condition. But only one can get $330k 'miracle' drug
One brother says it's a 'kick in the guts' knowing he could not get the drug.
Cost of 'lost democracy' adds to regional council's election bill
The regional council will be the only local authority holding an election in Tauranga.
Missing Tauranga doctor search may be formally halted
Police look to suspend the search and rescue arm of inquiry into missing Tauranga doctor.
Revealed: Number of AstraZeneca and Novavax doses administered
Pfizer remains the preferred Covid vaccine but other options are available to Kiwis.
Maungatapu powerline project cancelled: 'Marae will fight to the bitter end'
Transpower has canned plans to move a 3.3km section of its A-line supplying the Mount.
What's being done to solve the Gib crisis?
The three-pronged attack aimed at solving the drastic Gib plasterboard shortage.
Man charged with threatening to kill PM restrained in court
Richard Sivell was restrained on the courtroom floor, later claiming he was "kidnapped".
Two deaths in Lakes region, number of other vaccines administered revealed
The number of AstraZeneca and Novavax doses in the Bay of Plenty can be revealed.
Local Focus: New library site opens after 120,000 books moved
Tauranga's temporary library - He Puna Manawa - officially opens for business.
Jo Raphael: Women exercising alone should not face safety threats
OPINION: Having your security threatened takes a long time to recover from.
'Said a prayer and set off': How these flatties fared on their marathon paddle
Mount men set off on a 12-hour paddle from Mayor Island to the Mount.
'More stability': Businesses relieved as vax pass requirement ends
Mandates that left one gym owner with a 'sense of nervousness' will be lifted.
'Opportunists': Gib board selling for 'exorbitant' prices online in shortage
Trade Me: Average sale price in plasterboard category up 412% from October to March.