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The Premium Debate: Thousands of nurses move to Australia
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Opinion: Made redundant? Here's what to do instead of getting bitter
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait's advice for people losing their job.
Hundreds of rangatahi take part in waka ama
Secondary school students converge to Rotorua for waka ama.
Pet dog attacked on daily park walk: 'Fifty per cent of his neck [was] savaged'
'There’s this big gaping hole in the back ... big enough you could put your fist in.'
Coromandel cut off: What geotechnical investigations reveal at SH25A
Bridge, bypass or rebuild the options for repairing road.
Chopper's owner loses court battle, dog could be put down
Tauranga City Council has been successful in its appeal against a dog that attacked a vet.
'Critical' need: Electricity upgrades add uncertainty to future of racecourse
The hearings regarding what to do with the Tauranga Racecourse Reserve enter Day 2.
'Every day we have to deal with it': Child's 'painful' six-month wait for surgery
The child is one of 179 patients with no confirmed date for this type of surgery.
The Premium Debate: When ‘the customer is always right’ is wrong
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Hit-and-run site to get safety upgrade
A nearby resident says it's a dangerous intersection.
'The need is now': Council moves to help struggling CBD businesses
More parking options could be likely for the CBD.
Victim of house blaze says window cleaner ‘hero of the day’
A window cleaner ran into the house and rescued the home owner and her dog.
Chopper's fate: Dog's future hangs in balance after council appeals failed prosecution
Justice Timothy Brewer reserved his decision in a hearing at the High Court today
Watch: Hit and run caught on camera as car hits pair on e-scooter
A resident wants safety improvements at the intersection, fearing a child will be killed.
'We will contest any other decision vigorously': Hapū speaks at racecourse hearings
Submissions are now being heard over the future of Tauranga's Racecourse Reserve.
Seven fires in a year: Binned batteries blamed for blazes
Residents are being reminded not to dispose of batteries in their kerbside recycling bins.
Tauranga buses: Route changes proposed, night service considered
Changes include routes being shortened, altered or replaced.
Local Focus: Lack of lifejackets causing problems for harbourmaster
Lack of lifejackets and moored boats causing headaches for the harbourmaster.
The billion-dollar problem: NZ's most common injury
The Bay of Plenty was among the top five for most fall-related injury claims in 2022.
'Great news': Half-price fares net bumper bus patronage as 'refresh' gets under way
New bus routes, stops and shelters are coming amid bumper patronage.
'We can finally exhale': Woman takes on travel career as new drug available
“I can do this without having to worry about getting sick.”
'More days on this Earth': Sisters celebrate as 'miracle' drug now available in NZ
“I never thought that I would be able to live the life I’m living now ... I’m thriving.”
Jazz Fest: Street Party ‘feel-good event’ for everyone
Katikati town centre was the venue for Street Party.
Underpaid and 'burnt-out': Nurse calls for more pay, resources ahead of winter
“If we want a health system that’s working better, pay the nurses properly.”
Bay of Plenty mum ambassador to buy Kiwi made
A dairy farmer from Edgecumbe, said she became involved with the company.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers have their say on why Kiwi kids can’t do maths
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
How a 5% home deposit is possible and why mortgage applications have plummeted
Bank cash backs of up to $25,000 and 1 per cent loans for electric cars.
How chef became the Bay’s sausage ‘boss’
Pagani arrived in NZ not speaking a word of English but his skills spoke volumes.
'Something that’s beyond music': Tauranga's Jazz Festival celebrates 60 years
The 10-day jazz festival is believed to be the biggest in the Southern Hemisphere.
Jo Raphael: Protection of retail workers is paramount
OPINION: Retail workers don't deserve to go to work fearing for their lives.
'Miracle drug' Trikafta becomes publicly available in NZ today
About 370 people are expected to be eligible for funded access.