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$180m deal for luxury retirement villages
The move will be funded through a combination of new equity and debt.
'Brainwashed': Councillor slams climate crisis declarations
The comments come as the Bay of Plenty considers declaring a climate change emergency.
One dead, hundreds hospitalised with influenza in Tauranga
This comes as the country navigates a vaccine shortage.
Attempted robbery: Offender escapes on bicycle
Police say no one was injured in the attempted robbery.
Opinion: It's okay to kōrero, it's okay to be Māori
There are avenues for the those who complain about the use of te reo.
Weather: Wet and thundery for most of the country
Get the raincoats and umbrellas out, it's going to be a wet and thundery Sunday.
Opinion: We need to build up and better support our youth
Teachers, counsellors, coaches, leaders, family and friends all have a part to play.
New grant 'will help NZ's learning tail'
"A huge step in the right direction for supporting the tail of learning".
Avocado heists feed sushi black market
Avocado thieves are supplying a growing black market for sushi shops.
Local Focus: Te Puke retailers reject Councillor’s claim
It’s not in decline, it’s in growth - locals. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Te Puke not a destination? Retailers reject Councillor's claim
It's not in decline, it's in growth - locals. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Train crash victims' families need emergency visas
Families of the people killed and injured in a train crash are being helped to get visas.
Les Elder - businesswoman, athlete, leader, rodeo rider
Behind the Name with Black Ferns captain Les Elder.
'Pathetic': Councillor apologises for Facebook dig at mayoral candidate
'Hey buddy, bit of local knowledge...'
'Tragic accident' leaves two dead, calls for barrier arms on rail crossing
Deceased believed to work in the kiwifruit industry.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Māori can be trusted to look after their own
What we saw playing out in Hawke's Bay shows little has changed
Matatā crash sentencing leaves sister of killed road worker distraught
Sister of killed worker openly distraught as man responsible was not sent to jail.
Survivor's story: Floating log saved him after Google Maps sea shortcut
Remopita Pongi owes his life to a piece of driftwood and his waterproof iPhone.
Local Focus: Tenby Powell says Tauranga deserves better
Meet the man behind the suit. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Taking the plunge: Why this Kiwi bloke is finally learning to swim
Following one man's late-in-life journey to learn to swim, one stroke at a time.
Bethlehem man to become full-time job seeker
The man with the 'job wanted' sign has come a long way
'Likeable, clever guy': Tauranga old boys remember trainee pilot
Craig McBride was a high performer in cricket at Tauranga Boys' College, says principal.
Hot car baby death: Appeal against manslaughter sentence thrown out
'She had no reason to expect that anyone else would ensure Isaiah's safety' - top judge.
Calls for extra safety on 'unforgiving road' after SH29 fatal crash
"They are driving on an unforgiving road."
One dead in SH29 crash on Kaimai Range
The crash is blocking both lanes and delays are expected.
Why young families are struggling to get into rental homes
Some Tauranga landlords only want professional couples no kids rental agency says.
'Look how skinny he is!' – Meet the stars of a national cat show
The breeds, the names, the pre-show rituals.
How 10 women brought a rapist to justice
A 78-year-old has been found guilty of 32 historic charges of sexually abusing children.