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One Love 2024 line-up, date and when tickets go on sale revealed
Some of the world's biggest reggae and dancehall acts are set to return to Tauranga.
'Chilling': Number of drivers fleeing police rises dramatically
Some offenders “think it’s cool or a game until blood is spilt'.
Heavy rain and severe gales due to lash parts of country this week
Both islands are in for a mixed bag of weather conditions this week.
'Extremely disappointing': New $30m Tauranga mental health unit up in the air
Te Whatu Ora has yet to present a business case for the project.
Mums over 40 - what it's like having a baby later in life
The number of NZ women having babies over age 40 has remained stable in the last 10 years.
'Major' congestion on SH29 Lower Kaimai - consider delaying travel or using other routes
A truck and container unit rolled on State Highway 29 on Saturday.
One person injured after car crashes into house in Gate Pa
Police were notified at 6.40am.
'We need it': Mayor vows to fight to keep link road on track
"This is a very important roading project."
Business completes two years' worth of work in two months using AI
Business experts say embracing artificial intelligence will improve productivity.
Local Focus: The Altered Rose takes upcycling to the next level
The one-woman furniture restoration business turning something old into something new.
Mark Lister: Is a recession possible with unemployment this low?
COMMENT: The labour market is still extremely tight and wages are still rising solidly.
'I’ve got to fight': Cancer dad's desperate bid to stay alive for his son
He hopes to raise $100,000 to pay for a "miracle" drug he believes can extend his life
'You stole my life': How woman survived decades of stepdad's sexual abuse
Jodie Nicoll has had automatic name suppression lifted so she can tell her story.
'Wholeheartedly committed': Labour picks candidate for Bay of Plenty race
"I have seen the power of communities who work together to create positive change."
The Premium Debate: Subscribers react to farmers facing a 'profit squeeze'
Opinion: Premium subscribers have their say.
Police reopen Mount Maunganui streets after operation
Puriri St and Maunganui Rd were closed while police executed a search warrant.
Councillor’s comments about council-Māori relationships described as 'mischievous'
Murray-Benge raised her concerns about how the council was using the word ‘prioritise’.
'Particularly tough time': Bad weather prunes kiwifruit crop volume
One of the lowest volumes in the past 20 years is expected for Green kiwifruit.
Opinion: Why the toll road price hikes really grind my gears
OPINION: If I’m paying to drive on a road, I want the option of being able to safely pass.
BoP weather: Caution urged after further slips
The region is in clean-up mode after heavy rain.
'If you can’t afford it, you die': Cancer drugs cost mum $132k in 3 years
'There must be a better system ... [where] everyone can get some form of funding.'
Each day, he fears his wife and son won't wake up. A small machine could change that
"CGMs shouldn’t be a luxury. It’s time for New Zealand to wake up and catch up."
'A fighter for Tauranga Moana': Historian remembered for treaty work - and 'superpowers'
His greatest legacy would be the "wealth of knowledge" left for the younger generation.
Disaster-fatigued? How to manage the mental impacts of storms
An expert explains the signs of disaster fatigue to watch out for after the latest storm.
Brother misses out on winning Lotto ticket to his sister
And she already knows what she's going to do with the winnings.
Opinion | I upped sticks and moved to Aussie - the grass isn't greener, so I came home
OPINION: Yes the work perks are better but what about missing your family?
Has the Bayfair flyover improved traffic? Why the council can't say
At least one local driver says it's had a positive affect.
Driver dies in crash between car and tanker near Tirau
Emergency services are at the scene.
'Tired of saying the same thing': Tauranga teachers to join strike action
Ministry says latest offer gave teachers a maximum base salary of $100k by end of 2024.
Another birthday for NZ's oldest man
Jack’s long life had humble beginnings - he was born in a tent.
Better work stories: Sister's police yarns lead brother to join the force
Well-known Bay of Plenty rugby identities and siblings are now both police officers,