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Volcanix end season of growth
The Bay of Plenty Volcanix ended their season with a 40-7 loss to Canterbury
Well-known Tauranga sailor dies in tragic yachting incident
Stuart Pedersen died after a yacht he and three others were in sank north of Cape Brett.
Maketu Pies: Sale expected at end of week
The dust has settled after the initial receivership shock and an announcement is imminent.
In limbo: The handover week when the new mayor can't act
Who's in charge of governing Tauranga City Council between now and the swearing-in?
Sharon Hunter: The woman beside Tenby Powell
Sharon Hunter made millions from the sale of a business she founded age 22.
'Egos at the door': Tauranga's re-elected councillors on the new team
Kelvin Clout "pretty gutted" to have missed out on mayoralty for the third time.
Single-vehicle crash in Ōropi, driver critical
A single-vehicle crash in Ōropi has left the driver with critical injuries
Meet Tauranga's new councillors - including one about to have an awkward chat with his boss
Tauranga's five new elected members are looking forward to their journey ahead.
Steamers semifinal: No ticket required
The Bay of Plenty Steamers will play their Mitre 10 Cup Championship semifinal in Rotorua.
$183K funding for freedom camping in Tauranga
A $183K government grant will help enhance Tauranga city's freedom camping initiatives
New mayor Tenby Powell creates to-do list
The issues top of the new mayor's to-do list
A 'little hiccup' haunted councillor
Long-serving councillor Rick Curach has lost his bid for a seventh term.
Winners are grinners! Local lotto players in the money
Each player took away close to $6000 each in Saturday night's Strike Must Be Won draw
Western Bay women ring in a new guard
This could be the year for women with four elected for Western Bay.
Councillor ousted in tight race says he's done with politics
'That's the way the cookie crumbles,' says philosophical losing candidate.
Toomey playing for the love of golf and not the trophies
Luke Toomey secured back-to-back titles on the Jennian Homes Charles Tour
Rain, rain and more rain: Downpours to strike the Bay
Downpours are expected across the Bay of Plenty
New Blood, new hope for Western Bay communities
New blood has offered new hope for some of Western Bay of Plenty's community boards.
Toi Iti's freshwater kaitiakitanga focus
Toi Iti, son of activist Tāme Iti, has won the Kōhi Māori seat.
Golf: Luke Toomey wins in Tauranga
Luke Toomey won the Carrus Open in Tauranga in dominant fashion.
Tauranga Arts Festival show Kaput to be replaced
The Tauranga Arts Festival family show Kaput is, well, kaput.
'Put away the hatchets' - Tenby Powell says he will unite city
'Something special is happening here'
Samantha Motion: How Tenby Powell went from moving home to mayor in five months
COMMENT: Did you know who Tenby Powell was five months ago?
Garry Webber making Western Bay 'a better place'
Re-elected Western Bay of Plenty's mayor Garry Webber reveals what's next.
Grainger's in, Terry Molloy rolled by late votes
Late votes see swap for seat on Tauranga City Council.
Basketball champs crowned: How it played out
Tauranga hosted more than 400 young basketball players this week.
Bay of Plenty fifth at schools surf championships
Waikato claimed their first National Scholastic Surfing Championships title in 11 years.
Cricket: Central Indians win Rotorua derby
Captain Stephen Nicholls scored 76 and led his side to victory with six wickets in hand.
Tauranga election: Voter turnout lifts after last-minute surge
Voter turnout may be trending upwards after all.
Am I losing my mind? Managing your memory in an age of rising dementia and forgetfulness
Are you losing your mind or ageing normally? How to tell the difference.
Bay DHB redundancy payouts hit $460k
We look into how much the DHB coughed up in redundancy compensation in recent years.