New street dining fees labelled 'disrespectful' and 'outrageous'
New footpath rental costs rile bar and eaterie owners in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui.
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House fire connected to gang-related shooting, police say
One person was taken to hospital with critical injuries.
'Pulled it out of the fire': Steamers eye semis challenge
Steamers to host home semi after dramatic last-minute victory over Magpies.
Critical injuries after motorbike crashes
Motorists were urged to avoid the area if possible and expect delays.
Petition against rainbow crossing 'nothing short of disgusting' - Pride advocate
Petition trying to stop a rainbow pedestrian crossing in Tauranga set to be presented.
Inside the cancellation of Bay Dreams 2025: ‘We took action before it was too late’
It was a “bittersweet” announcement forced by changing festival conditions, promotors say.
'Interest is high': Luxury Mount retirement village apartment prices revealed
Five apartments have sold off the plans as construction ramps up.
'Dark feeling': Retired NRL players open up on mental health
Roy Asotasi, Jason Nightingale, Louis Armstrong and Sione Faumuina visit a workplace.
'Rusty' League Legends beat Bay of Plenty Lakers in mental health charity match
'Once the joints loosened up, the body kicked in as if I was 23.'
Santa’s little helper: Kiwi teacher to work as elf in Santa village in Finland
Kids already warned to be on their best behaviour with the Arctic Circle-bound teacher.
House fire rages in rural Bay of Plenty town
A woman who saw the fire in Tāneatua described it as 'raging'.
Bay of Plenty Steamers end Hawke's Bay Magpies' season
An erratic season concludes in Tauranga.
The Ultimate thrill: A cross between netball and American football
Now a high-level competitive sport, Ultimate is making its mark in the community.
'I thought she would be disadvantaged': How surgery transformed a schoolgirl's life
Six years on from surgery, Te Waiwaha is trilingual and loves to sing and play sports.
The meth lab, the gang taxing and a murder charge
Five years after a meth lab was found in bush, the chaotic fallout can be revealed.
Fishery lobbyists and Fisheries NZ tangle over Coromandel dredging survey
Fisheries New Zealand says they will only be dredging 0.01% of the scallop beds.
'Not a choice': 2.8% of Tauranga people experience homelessness
Rough sleeping is what most people think of when it comes to homelessness.
Tauranga council projects spurned for fast-tracking
Tauranga City Council is disappointed that its fast-track applications have been declined
'It’s lovely here': Family move from city lights to country living
'Sometimes we all just stand outside and watch the sunset.'
Bad vibrations: Raised crossing ripped out, levelled after shaking complaints
Locals say council spending on the project has been wasteful.
'A future for us here': How young city professionals can shift their mindset
OPINION: Three tips for finding positivity and purpose when you choose to stay in NZ.
Third murder charge laid in Rotorua after husband dies
Man's death on Wednesday follows that of his wife after assault at their Rotorua home.
Consent reforms needed to fix 'overkill' system – builder
Changes to the building consent system are welcomed as it is currently arduous.
'Sprawling' waterfront estate with panoramic views hits the market
The secluded Te Puna Point estate is on 3.6ha of land overlooking Tauranga Harbour.
History-making Steamers immortalised in doco
Bay of Plenty's greatest rugby triumph is to be commemorated in film.
'Getting her home asap': Family update after NZ woman reported missing in Bali
The woman's family said they became worried after she failed to meet up with her partner.
Chief medical officer jobs under review
Four small health regions could lose medical officer roles.
Cultural breakthrough in prisons: MP's tribute to Sir Norman Perry's legacy
Former MP's book recognises the prison reform leader's unacknowledged contributions.
Waioeka River: Person still missing
The police are still monitoring river conditions following a serious crash in Waioeka.
Magpies lock Isaia Walker-Leawere is in the All Blacks' frame
The 27-year-old is the only Hawke's Bay player chosen for international duty.
Ship crewman seriously injured after being 'sent to dangerous area'
Accident report finds communication failures led to the offshore accident.
Young siblings make waves at golf champs
Elijah Ellis, 11, and his sister Tania Ellis, 7, won the Tauranga Golf Club champs.
Western Bay couple’s passion for fruit
'We decided to simplify things and pick two or three fruits and do them well.'
Kiwi league greats tackle men’s mental health
The line-up of stars playing in this weekend's free match has been announced.