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Mitre 10 Cup: Steamers steamroll Manawatu
A bonus point win over Manawatu has secured the Steamers a home semifinal.
Cricket: Geyser make competitive debut
Geyser City hosted defending champions Greerton in their Bay of Plenty Cup debut.
Hundreds of lives rebuilt at Takitimu House
The shelter has been helping some of Tauranga's most vulnerable men.
Big Lotto winners from Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty
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Cruise ship season just around the corner for Tauranga
Tauranga's cruise ship season begins on Sunday, with benefits for the whole region.
Dawn Picken: This is more painful than childbirth
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Bay pharmacies oppose chemist megastore opening
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The pros and cons of meat-free diets
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Body found on boat in Mount Maunganui
A man has been found dead on board and another man has been located onshore nearby.
Abortion 'worst form of child abuse imaginable', doctor says
Dr Viliame Sotutu said the bill sent a message "that children's lives are expendable".
Participation: How to stop the decline
Sport NZ's strategy, launched in the regions this week, aims to get "Every Body Active".
'Road rage': Council candidate admits assaulting elderly woman
'Is this even a story?' says candidate who pushed elderly lady.
Toy fire truck takes out top honours
Tauranga designers have taken out top awards this evening.
Local Focus: Mayoral candidate says the Mount is no longer safe
Chris Stokes is pushing for a stronger police presence. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Dirty politics': Councillors hit back at attack ad
Two Tauranga city councillors targeted in a full-page attack ad have hit back.
Local iwi show interest in buying Maketu Pies
The deadline for expressions of interest ends October 7
Woman in critical condition after being hit by car
Officers were called to the scene on Seaforth Rd last night
Tauranga athletes play part in NZ's golden hat-trick
Tauranga players help NZ teams to victory at the Age Group Underwater Hockey World Champs.
Young Vegetable Grower of the Year 2019 announced
At only 18, Austin Singh Purewal has achieved a lot in his horticulture career already.
Young Grower of the Year 2019 announced
Jono Sutton overwhelmed to "win one of hort's highest achievements for a young person".
Move over Simon Dallow, 6-year-old newsreader on the job
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'Every game going to be tough' - premier cricket debutants
Premier newbies Geyser City Cricket Club take on defending champs Eves Realty Greerton.
North Island Champs Selections team's strong Bay presence
The North Island rugby league team includes two Tauranga players for two tour fixtures
'I feel honoured to captain her': On board Captain Cook's replica ship Endeavour
A replica of Captain Cook's Endeavour has sailed from Tauranga to Gisborne.
'Don't lie': Sparks fly at final mayoral debate
Heated exchanges and awkward moments in final debate this election
Measles-infected Air NZ passenger landed in Tauranga
A person infected with measles flew from Auckland to Tauranga last month.
Green MP Chloe Swarbrick on her critics and climate change
Chlöe Swarbrick will be speaking at this year's Tauranga Arts Festival.
Armed police on Oceanbeach Rd
Armed police are currently carrying out a pre-planned search warrant near Bayfair
Strategy to transform Māori health to be rolled out in the Bay
The launch will take place at the Manuka Tūtahi Marae
How the Volcanix plan to build on first win
The Bay of Plenty Volcanix come off the bye searching for their second win of the season.