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Jo Raphael: What's next for tourism and hospitality?
OPINION: We're basking in a summer glow but it'll soon be back to reality.
Fur-real? Kitten survives 10m fall from tree
Jet the kitten went missing on Sunday night.
How Tauranga can celebrate Waitangi Day together
There is plenty to enjoy and be involved in on Waitangi Day this weekend in Tauranga.
Fatal boat crash: Mum 'robbed' of chance to say goodbye
Mum calls for change in maritime laws to crack down on drunk skippers.
Omanawa murder accused appears in court
Omanawa murder accused remanded in custody.
Leaders react after city commissioners appointed
The commissioners will begin their term on Tuesday, February 9.
Murdered toddler: 'She is nobody's little princess any longer'
The impact of Maketū toddler Nevaeh Ager's murder was revealed at attacker's sentencing.
Local Focus: New Pāpāmoa school opens
The Suzanne Aubert Catholic School is open for business. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'He's fine, he's asleep': Crash skipper failed to seek help for fatally injured mate
Drunken decision to go fishing ends with one man dead, other charged with manslaughter.
Free app-based public art walk shares stories
CITY ART WALK is a free new app-based public art walk.
Family swear at judge as man who killed his best friend jailed
Carden Soole killed Joshua Michael Louis Copestake on January 4 last year.
'Brutal in the extreme': Dad who murdered 2-year-old daughter sentenced to life in prison
The Maketū father who murdered his 2-daughter has been sentenced.
New Tauranga school opens, will 'ease the pressure'
About 82 students are set to walk through the gates of the new school this morning.
Tauranga, meet your new commissioners
Terms of reference reveal minister's expectations for commissioners.
Speedway: Chris Cowling does it again
The Tauranga driver has won his third NZ saloon car title - this time in a borrowed car.
'One spark to start a wildfire': Total fire ban for Western BOP
The prohibited fire season means you cannot light an outdoor fire in the Western Bay zone.
Liquor store robbery: 'I've never seen one this bad'
Offender says "I'm sorry ... but I have to" during assault on bottle store worker.
'Buzzing' long weekends provide economic injection
Tauranga businesses are benefiting from great weather and more visitors.
Business digest: Performing arts centre becomes charitable trust
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Jo Raphael: We need clarity on essential workers
OPINION: Russell Howard and the Wiggles are a hoot but are they 'essential workers'?
Downgraded: Embattled council's credit rating takes a hit
'Tauranga City Council's financial management has weakened, in our view.'
Demand outstripping supply as rental crisis continues
The median rent in Tauranga was $550 a week last month.
Local Focus: Tauranga hosepipe ban imminent
New restrictions "within a week" unless things change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Food, wine, good times: Thousands turn out for First We Eat festival
Sunhats and sunglasses were the must-wear of the day.
Diesel spill in Tauranga Bridge Marina
Maritime staff were on-site monitoring the situation.
All you need to know about One Love Festival
The festival has evolved significantly in a short seven years.
Back-to-school stress to be 'amplified' this year
The budget advisory service is busier this year as families prepare for back to school.
Man bitten by shark at Papamoa: DoC warning over great whites
People should be aware and avoid swimming in the main channels of the harbour.
42 years, 413 dead bodies: Police photographer retires
In more than 25 years as a forensic police photographer, you see a lot.
Homeownership dreams slip away for retirees
As more elderly remain in the rental pool, demand is outstripping supply.
BayLink upset: Residents reminded 'behavioural change' needed
Infrastructure is important but so is a shift in travel habits, says the transport agency.
$220k Māori ward referendum decried as petition achieves numbers
Endorsement "doesn't mean it's home and hosed", says Māori wards supporter Buddy Mikaere.
'Your day is done': Conflict erupts at controversial Māori ward meeting
A number of the protesters held signs saying 'I support Māori Wards'.