Increased construction costs have been cited as a reason behind the extra $4.5m.

CCTV footage shows people had "ripped him out of the ground, taken him and run”.

The student-led initiative saw about 200 items donated to the foodbank.

'If I don’t get it, it’s going to cause me problems with [shortness] of breath.'

Grateful family say their newly built home is a dream come true.

New seating will be installed throughout walking tracks on Mauao in the coming week.

'A lot of people out there are willing to do what they can in the littlest of ways.'

The 2022 standing orders were adopted for three more years but with some minor amendments.

Crown Law say there was appropriate accountability for the prosecutor involved.

"Failure” to deliver transport infrastructure causing “serious frustration" on council.

Newly crowned Supercars champion isn’t taking a break over summer.

The 18-year-old midfielder left Tauranga several years ago to train with the Phoenix.

The facility will contribute an estimated $30 million to the Tauranga economy.

The Toy Run Christmas fundraiser was another big success.

'This is a reoccurring problem in the area.'

“I have so many plans that I can actually do," Jessie McKay said.

Police were called at 8.10am.

'The team feel valued and no longer need to stress about having their period at work.'

Funding of Trikafta will be for those aged 6 and older who meet certain criteria.

Forty-six councils across the country will receive their share of the $350m package.

'Fun vibes and a kōrero' are the central themes for the outreach event at Blake Park.

The Tauranga mother and journalist is in palliative care.