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Banning the bag: Going plastic-free, how hard can it be?
You'd think someone who works with newspapers daily could make a rubbish bag out of one.
Police name missing Katikati fisherman as search continues
The police dive squad are no longer involved in the search mission.
Couple in 'shock' after two die in garage crash
The couple were woken by a 'bang' in the early hours of this morning.
Two people killed after car hits garage
Two people have died after a car struck a garage in the western Bay of Plenty.
Pedestrian hit and killed by car in Waihī
The crash happened on George St on the outskirts of Waihi.
A tale of two cities: Just how do Tauranga and Rotorua compare?
They're so close yet could hardly be any different.
Tauranga Council to investigate claim CEO made 'threatening' comments
Dispute over bus interchange plan escalates.
Mike Delany joins Steamers coaching team
From player to coach, Mike Delany is looking forward to his new role.
Man, 24, drowns in Tarawera River after pursuit
Man pulled from river and given CPR but he died at the scene.
Comment: Baby uplift saga raises pertinent questions
COMMENT: Change must start at the top in NZ's horrific saga of uplifting newborn babies.
Midnight 'fishing' trip: Inside NZ's biggest ever cocaine bust
It looks like the script of a Hollywood heist. Drug investigators caught it all on camera.
Arrest after front-end loader used to steal ATM
Thief made off down the street with the ATM, but it was later found intact in a forest.
Brrrr, it's chilly this morning
The past six months have been the direst on record for the upper North Island.
Booming: Port one of region's biggest success stories
The Port of Tauranga is booming on all fronts. We talk to some people behind the success.
Backyard mud pool's 'violent' eruption: 'I panicked'
A resident has described the moment a mud pool opened up on her property at 2am.
Teachers accept Govt's pay deal, but principals reject it
Primary teachers accept pay deal, but primary principals reject it.
One person critically injured in crash near Tauranga
Emergency services were first notified about the incident around 8pm last night.
Family of Kiwi missing in Sydney desperate for answers
Andrew Olphert was last seen on Monday, June 17.
$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.
Audrey Young: Hype over Christopher Luxon rather premature
COMMENT: Will prospect of Luxon entering Parliament next term, change things this term?
New grant 'will help NZ's learning tail'
"A huge step in the right direction for supporting the tail of learning".
New Bella Vista twist: What it might now mean for boss Danny Cancian
Danny Cancian will be referred to the New Zealand Registrar of Companies, liquidators say.
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.