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From playing on concrete to their very first Aims Games
Students from the East Coast school Te Kura ō Manutuke are excited to be in Tauranga.
Senior doctors to strike on Tuesday after union rejects offer
The union disputes Te Whatu Ora's claim that its offer 'essentially' met its request.
Aims Games: Thousands of students party at the opening ceremony
It's the largest games, with more than 22,000 officials, supporters, and junior athletes.
One person dead after crash in Te Puke between car and motorcycle
The crash happened around 12.30pm on Saturday.
'Pretending to be ok': Menopause survey reveals hidden struggle
More than half of Kiwi women have severe symptoms, with 84pc impacted at work.
The Premium Debate: Civil works industry losing talent to Australia
Premium online subscribers have their say.
'Close to burnout': Striking cardiologist slams 'abusive' health system
'We, as specialists, are just getting squeezed,' he says.
Sonya Bateson: Fresh trauma deserves the most recognition in our justice system
Opinion: The sentence discounts for cultural reports should be far smaller.
10 of the best: Where to take Dad this Father’s Day (or any day, for that matter)
From the gamer to the luxe-life lovin', we've got the many types of dads covered.
Her son felt 'dumb' and 'left behind': Mothers call for dyslexia diagnosis funding
"I was trying my hardest but my hardest isn’t as good as everyone else’s."
Mark Lister: Will we see a post-election sharemarket rally?
OPINION: The economic and market backdrop during any election period is always unique.
'Super proud': Tauranga Boys’ College First XV to play-off for third
“Another five minutes and it could have been our game but not today.”
New $340k fire pump truck likely written off in crash
It crashed and rolled on Thursday around 10am.
New police squad arrests dozens of the worst retail thieves
The new unit has already laid more than 400 charges.
Subscribers weigh in on Richard Prebble’s take on the election
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
'Unsung heroes': The clean-up team behind AIMS Games
'They are ambassadors for visitors to Tauranga.'
'We're pumped': Historic game for Tauranga Boys' First XV
The team will play in the National 1st XV Championship semifinals on Friday.
New fire truck crashes on delivery trip to Bay of Plenty station
A brand new fire water pump truck rolled and crashed in the Waikato this morning.
Chilly bin-sized rocks fall at famous landmark as visitors ignore warnings
Tracks to the famous landmark had closed and would remain closed over summer.
Riparian rights row: Legal clash over coastal pathway may go to court
The council has been working on the pathway idea for nearly two decades.
'I lost my moral compass': Mexican cartel cocaine kingpin jailed
Tangaroa Demant went from exporting crayfish to importing cocaine.
Eastland taps into NZGIF funding for geothermal project
The NZGIF will lend up to $25m to Eastland Generation for its geothermal project.
'My second home': Fijian teachers move to Rotorua with Govt grant
"We are more than happy to contribute towards New Zealand’s economy."
45min in the ocean at 12.30am: Teens take on 40-hour challenge for mental health
Navy Seal-style training will challenge boys physically, emotionally and mentally.
'Biggest-ever' AIMS Games to descend on Tauranga
This year also welcomes back international schools from the Cook Islands, Fiji, and Samoa.
Complaint about Julian Batchelor’s anti-co-governance booklet referred to police
Batchelor says 120,000+ booklets have been distributed in and around Tauranga.
Island reggae with a mix of pop: 'Music is in our blood'
Solomon Islands musician Ray Masilobo is keeping the sounds of his home alive.
'Smouldering' stink: Cause of pong pervading Mount Maunganui found
Bay of Plenty Regional Council says it received several calls to its Pollution Hotline.
Coastal marae hit with potentially devastating climate change problems
Several marae face the difficult prospect of having to move.
Byelection required for Rural Board, Lakes Board nominee elected unopposed
Two nominations were received for the Rotorua Rural Community Board seat.
Architectural designer struck off building register for two years
The architectural designer was stuck off the Licensed Building Practitioners' register.
'Heartbreaking': Roadworks blamed as 20yo business shuts after 18 months in CBD
'I just can’t do it anymore … I am sinking into a black hole.'