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'Powerful messages': Free art exhibition for Mental Health Awareness Week
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A Givealittle page has been set up to support them.
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'Huge difference': Twenty-eight 'affordable' rentals to be built
'This new development will also free up much-needed rental accommodation.'
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How scientists aim to model volcanic ashfall from the next major NZ eruption
Scientists are developing a smart new model to forecast damage from ashfall in real time.
Ōpōtiki harbour walls open to the public
Winston Peters opened the Ōpōtiki harbour seawall on Friday, September 20.
Sand art mural decorates Mount Main Beach for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori
'Toi onepū [sand art] is the perfect medium to symbolise te reo Māori.'
Funeral directors placed in liquidation owing $150,000
One creditor says the move is 'just and equitable'.
'Felt the truck slam into us': Samoan worker recalls fatal SH1 crash
The last thing Va'amailalo Sasi Neru remembers before he dozed off was his mates laughing.
Bunnings to open $23m new Tauranga store after Mitre 10 turf war
The new hardware store will be 500m down the road from a competitor.
After 50 years playcentre eyes fresh new future
Playcentre marks a significant milestone in continuing to support generations of families.
Foreshore & seabed: Supreme Court orders Crown to pay more than $100,000 to cover claimants’ court costs
Court has ruled in favour of hapū group, Te Kāhui.
Council ‘got it wrong’ with controversial road closure, meeting told
More than $5 million in fines have been issued since the controversial closure.
'It was like slow motion': Brother recalls fatal strike during Mongrel Mob brawl
Thomas Te Kani said he immediately dropped to the ground to cover his brother.
Bay proud: Heroine's welcome home for sevens Olympic champions
Hundreds gathered at Blake Park to meet NZ's Black Ferns rugby sevens team.
Taking the cake: How to enjoy cafe food at discount prices
Waste minimising app launches in Rotorua.
'Gutting': Charity garage sale may be canned after alleged burglary
It has raised more than $100,000 for local charities over the years.
$3.6m liabilities: PwC report on Sportcraft boating businesses
Staff, Inland Revenue and many others are listed as being owed money by the two companies.
'Crash 4, Crash 4': Colleague's final moments with man crushed in conveyor belt
The fertiliser company admits it failed to ensure workers' safety.
NZCT kicks in $21,060 for football project
Ngongotahā AFC's Community Football Project is set to benefit from the grant.
Family-owned Tauranga motorhome business goes into liquidation owing $400k
The Tauranga-based company sells and repairs recreational vehicles and caravans.
Gift parcel scam operating overseas targets Tauranga
Overseas scammers using QR code to access mobile phone data.
One person injured, BB gun seized after ‘fight’ in Pāpāmoa
Police were notified of the fight at 1.40pm.
'Horrific and extreme': Man found with child sex abuse images avoids jail
Criminal caught after a European law enforcement agency flagged online activity.
‘We’re not a charity’: No pay for councillor on medical leave
Tauranga’s first Māori ward councillor has not yet been able to take up his role.
Sand art decorates Mount Main Beach
'This toi onepū (sand art)... is a powerful statement of resilience and pride.'
Watch: SH2 reopens following slip that fell on three vehicles
The slip came down on three vehicles at Waiotahe Beach.
Tauranga Smoke: 'A passionate rock lovers dream come true'
A rock music festival is making its first appearance in the Bay this November.