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There's more than a seat at stake in the Māori Party's bid to win back Waiariki
'The party vote is not going to return the Māori Party to Parliament.'
Murder retrial: Man accused of killing 14-week-old baby
Retrial of the alleged murderer of a 14-month-old baby under way in Hamilton.
Swimming is back: Athletes thrive after lockdown speed bump
More than 370 swimmers descended on Baywave.
Club Sports Wrap: Rugby finals time
A quick look at some of the club sport played during the weekend.
Taste Tauranga's mouthwatering line-up
From a tapas trail to burger competitions, the two-week festival is bringing the heat.
Local Focus: Waiariki candidates put the environment first over business
The environment is more important than business. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
How Tauranga export companies have sparked multimillion-dollar expansion
Expansions are afoot at Newnham Park Innovation Centre in Te Puna.
Why residents could be to blame for the wait for bus shelters
The city needs bus shelters but not everyone wants them.
'I had panic attacks': Muller opens up about mental health journey
"The anxiety arrived very early on," the former National Party leader has acknowledged.
'Shot in the arm': $45m for Cameron Rd upgrade to create 200 jobs
Changes will focus on 3km stretch of city's main road.
'Bigger and better': What world cup postponement means for Bay Oval
'Everyone's very eager to see a very full International Cricket cricket season.'
No 'cock-fighting': Council 'acting like babies' despite $36k lakeside leadership course
'They should have gone to antenatal class instead because they are acting like babies.'
Local Focus: Is the law out of order? Waiariki candidates talk about crime and Māori in prison
Waiariki election candidates talk justice. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Traffic slows after single-vehicle crash in Mount Maunganui
The crash happened on State Highway 29A.
Driver held at knifepoint feared she might never see family again
Gillian Rowse fought off an attacker as he tried to pull her from her car.
Police appeal for witnesses after man held woman at knife point
The victim managed to fight off the offender and the offender fled on foot.
Govt announces $45m grant for Cameron Rd improvements
Tauranga City Council said the grant would spark wide-ranging transport improvements.
Sold: Tiny gold coin found in mudflats fetches US$31,200
Tauranga's Joe McGregor literally struck gold on a Tauranga beach.
Letters to the editor: Councillors must see each other as equals
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Sanford's proposed closure of Tauranga plant a 'horrible' blow
A long-standing Sanford worker says the proposed closure has come as huge shock.
Ratepayers' $5.5m bill to fight council over apartment defects
'This is what the ratepayers have to pay to battle their council.'
Work under way to address Whareroa Marae health concerns
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council met to discuss the future of Whareroa Marae.
Police searching for Tauranga man
Police have appealed for help to find a Tauranga man wanted on driving matters.
Council paid $21m to settle lawsuit over luxury apartments
'Further details of the settlement remain confidential.'
Durham St to become interactive career expo
The expo will run for two days on Durham St.
Principal for new Pāpāmoa school announced
Te Okuroa Drive School have announced their foundation principal.
Letters to the editor: Support still there for Tenby Powell
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Group launched to tackle child poverty
A Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) for the region will be launched on August 27.
Sanford site closure: 'Devastating blow' to seafood industry
Sanford Ltd have now entered a consultation period with Tauranga workers.
Peer pressure and alcohol on the agenda for students
Smashed Project is back in Tauranga for a second year as part of its nationwide tour.
'Frilly party tops' and 'tight white pants': More council texts revealed
'I felt like I was listening to something on a high school playground.'
Tauranga brothers' software company sells for more than $100m
US giant Intuit swoops.