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Devastating BOP theft: Returned gear a win
"This is a win after a devastating couple of days.”
'We'd be lost without the ambulance' - Te Kūiti residents
It's proposed to send the ambulance to either Ōtorohanga or Te Awamutu.
Bring on the fowl weather! Hunters gear up for opening weekend
A good breeding season meant opening weekend looked promising for hunters.
Mount Maunganui’s poor air quality forces rethink of industrial sites
'Critical need' to find space for emitting businesses in region, says Tolley.
'Cynical and devious behaviour': Migrant sentenced over false refugee claims
She charged workers up to $600 each to facilitate these applications.
'It sucks': New gear stolen from dragon boat club
Thieves took a large amount of brand-new gear bought for world championships crew.
Chasing millions: Appeal 'likely' as High Court gives council more time
Extension given as council chases $20.5m+ after selling part-built carpark for $1.
Grass? Pass: City plans NZ-first compostable artificial football turf
Fields part of the $8.6 million plan to revamp Links Avenue Reserve.
'Financially stressed': 'Suffering' students rely on charities to eat
One organisation dished out $136,000 of food parcels in a year.
Honouring a fallen soldier and local rugby hero
A special segment commemorating a Katikati All Black has featured in the documentary.
New Tauranga bus stop locations ‘sub-optimal’
A permanent CBD bus interchange location was decided at a Tauranga City Council meeting.
'Unmanageable': Principal blasts Govt 'overstepping' with phone ban
He describes the blanket ban as 'another step into central government control'.
'Make a difference': Comedian, MP back call for rainbow crossing in Tauranga
'Yes, it’s lines on the ground - but it’s so much more than that.'
Battle of Gate Pā 160th commemoration takes place
A significant moment in the history of Tauranga is being marked today.
Doctors raise alarm over children’s ward delays
Demolition of the old ward had already been carried out.
Double Lotto wins strike Tauranga
Two people from Tauranga won $13,549 with Lotto second division
Family to head to Italy for son's treatment
Sixteen-year-old Daniel Patterson was born with Wiskott-Aldrich-Syndrome.
'Disgusted': Destiny Church member jailed for stealing $377k from employer
'She was a good actor who portrayed herself as a good Christian woman.'
The soldier Dad she never knew: 'Words could never fully explain the impact'
A daughter’s message will never be read by the man it’s intended for.
Hook, line and fine: Boaties snapped fishing in protected area
'The rules are clear and apply to everyone equally.'
Fire closes 'friendly' Tauranga restaurant and bar
Loyal supporters are rallying behind the owners after the early-morning blaze.
Rates hike of 17.1pc ‘unacceptable’, says former mayor
He suggested i-Site could be one area where staff cuts could be made.
A job seeker applied to stack shelves, but the employer wanted a credit check
When is a credit check for a job acceptable, and how can you improve bad credit?
'Exceeded expectations': Rotorua swimmers excel at national event
The club placed 11th overall, the club’s highest standing at the event in its history.
Embracing stories of the past
Communities held local Anzac Day services throughout the Western Bay of Plenty.
Downloads spike for app helping EV owners track road-user charges
The platform will soon launch a feature that automatically buys road-user charges.
Tauranga Civic Parade brings large crowds
People assembled on the grass beside the Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre.
Watch: 'Never been so close' - 12-year-old surfer’s close call with shark
'Mum, I’ve never been so close a shark!'
Thousands gather at the Mount to remember the fallen
Thousands gathered at the Mount Cenotaph to remember our soldiers' sacrifices.
Pensioner held hostage, violently assaulted before alleged offender shoots at police
A man is in custody after a firearm was discharged at police in the Bay of Plenty.
Lotto luck for two Tauranga locals
Tauranga winners will be celebrating a midweek windfall