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Simon Bridges on quitting politics, his legacy - and what comes next

Outgoing MP says he expects a great by-election battle between red and blue for his seat.

National awaits new finance spokesperson after Bridges' departure

National is looking for a new finance spokesman.

'Cop-out' and 'Every little bit helps': Mixed cost of living relief reactions

The Government has cut 25 cents off fuel tax, but will it ease the cost of living crisis?

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

How many cases were in the region today?

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.

Letters: Energy costs in Tauranga among NZ's highest

Our readers have their say.