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'Not acceptable': Matapihi residents frustrated by wastewater overflow

A wastewater overflow in Matapihi is being investigated by Tauranga City Council.

TECT restructure a 'game-changer': What it means for cheques and community groups

Business leaders say future generations are set to benefit, but not everyone's happy.

She could drop dead at any moment. The mercy mission to save Melody

She was on a ski trip with friends when she noticed a pain in her neck.

Vaccine rolls out to aged care facilities in Bay of Plenty

Former All Black captain Stu Wilson, now a Tauranga Hospital orderly, got his first jab.

TECT cheques: Trust moves to wind up within 30 years

The rebate will be $500 a year for the first 10 years but High Court approval is needed.

Lotto players share second division

Ten people will share the prize.

Covid 19 coronavirus: How travel restrictions played a leading role in Bay's thriving art scene

Bay performers were returning to their roots after Covid-19 closed the borders.

Health system shake-up 'great news' for Māori health

Health system changes would start to come into effect in July next year.

Emergency housing motels 'no place' for kids, says dad after seven month in one-bedroom unit

A dad living in emergency housing for seven months says it's no place for kids.

The Russian sailor, secret supermarket meeting & cocaine buried in rubbish bags

Three men face seven charges relating to cocaine, MDMA and money laundering.

Rob Rattenbury: Ardern backs off media interviews while Labour struggles

OPINION: Labour may quietly be struggling.

Ultimate Athlete 'Demo Day' at Mount Drury draws keen crowd

An Ultimate Athlete 'Demo Day' was held at Mount Drury, Mount Maunganui over the weekend.

Jo Raphael: India travel ban temporary, will save lives

OPINION: What price would you pay to keep your loved ones safe?

Nearly 300 homes sell in March, but no record median price for Tauranga

Tauranga's median house price dropped just 0.4 per cent to $901,000.

Under pressure: Bus driver caught speeding 132km/h

Some bus drivers were caught speeding in the same spot four times.

Plethora of events and activities on for school holidays

There is no shortage of things to do these April school holidays.