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![Puppies found abandoned by holidaying SPCA inspector](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Puppies found abandoned by holidaying SPCA inspector
The Tauranga SPCA inspector happened upon the puppies by chance.
!['Somebody had to stop him': Vigilante charged after ramming 'dangerous' driver](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
'Somebody had to stop him': Vigilante charged after ramming 'dangerous' driver
But Tauranga businessman vows to fight the case.
![College defends review process after former teacher censured](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
College defends review process after former teacher censured
Principal Robert Mangan said it was a unique incident which should not have happened.
![Melanie 'crashed' so badly at Work and Income she needed a week to recover](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Melanie 'crashed' so badly at Work and Income she needed a week to recover
Melanie Steedman wants better education for government departments and doctors on ME/CFS.
![Illegal rubbish dumping becoming a bigger problem](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Illegal rubbish dumping becoming a bigger problem
Councils ask community to help find rubbish dumpers.
!['Devastated': Controversial begging, rough sleeping ban u-turn](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
'Devastated': Controversial begging, rough sleeping ban u-turn
A controversial begging ban looks set to be revoked after a narrow decision.
![Mount Maunganui murder victim Monica Cantwell remembered 30 years on](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Mount Maunganui murder victim Monica Cantwell remembered 30 years on
Monica Cantwell's tragedy sparked an outpouring of compassion.
!['Not a vote': SH2 speed limit review charges ahead despite submissions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
'Not a vote': SH2 speed limit review charges ahead despite submissions
Feedback opposing a proposed change of speed limits might not make much difference.
![Teacher censured for doing students' work for them](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Teacher censured for doing students' work for them
After returning from sick leave Carel Human passed work "so far off the mark".
![Bay Oval test match: 'We don't want a tie'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Bay Oval test match: 'We don't want a tie'
"Following on from the World Cup, which we try not to talk about, it's incredible".
![Local Focus: Tauranga Pride Picnic to celebrate differences](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Local Focus: Tauranga Pride Picnic to celebrate differences
Organising a Pride event in Tauranga is no picnic. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Bay of Plenty Cup: Teams confirmed for cup and plate comps](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Bay of Plenty Cup: Teams confirmed for cup and plate comps
But they'll break next weekend for the Black Caps vs England Test match at Bay Oval.
![Teuila Blakely's 'Sex and the City' memoirs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Teuila Blakely's 'Sex and the City' memoirs
Actress Teuila Blakely plans to release a book on her single life.
![One injured after three-car crash near Whakamārama](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
One injured after three-car crash near Whakamārama
Police say crash occurred between Ainsworth Rd and Te Puna Quarry Rd.
!['A very meaningful job': Getting to know the Māori Wardens](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
'A very meaningful job': Getting to know the Māori Wardens
Wardens share why they joined, what they do and who they go above and beyond for.
![Dawn Picken: Go ahead - chat up a stranger](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Dawn Picken: Go ahead - chat up a stranger
Researchers say one way to boost mental health is to chat with someone you don't know.
![Monica Cantwell murder: When Mt Maunganui lost its innocence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Monica Cantwell murder: When Mt Maunganui lost its innocence
It's been 30 years since Monica Cantwell was murdered on Mauao.
![Summer's here! A rain-free weekend before downpours next week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Summer's here! A rain-free weekend before downpours next week
Most of the northern and eastern coast of the North Island will enjoy a sunny weekend.
!['Toxic' workplace: Manager hits out at DHB in scathing report](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
'Toxic' workplace: Manager hits out at DHB in scathing report
Unit 'negative, anxiety-provoking and a place where you just 'shut up and put up'.'
![BOP Cricket: Developing the province's emerging talent](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
BOP Cricket: Developing the province's emerging talent
They may be young but there's plenty of experience in the ND development side.
![Editorial: Auckland port move north looking likely](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Editorial: Auckland port move north looking likely
EDITORIAL: Report on Auckland port is stark and momentum is surely for weighing anchor.
![Import-car shift to Northport would be huge costly mistake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Import-car shift to Northport would be huge costly mistake
Used-car import chief says Northport proposal has a cynical political motive.
!['Disaster': Tauranga's $24m transport hub in limbo](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
'Disaster': Tauranga's $24m transport hub in limbo
The delayed CBD project is the latest in a series of council woes.
![Another career milestone reached for Kaleb Trask](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Another career milestone reached for Kaleb Trask
And he hopes to continue his professional career for many years to come.
![He couldn't leave the house. Now he's a national award winner](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
He couldn't leave the house. Now he's a national award winner
"Every day was a huge struggle ... I was battling my own mind."
![Guest opinion: Motiti battle a victory for marine reserves](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Guest opinion: Motiti battle a victory for marine reserves
Court of Appeal decision is a win for Motiti.
![Son's grief for father: 'It still feels raw and surreal'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Son's grief for father: 'It still feels raw and surreal'
A Whangamata resident has died in a boating accident over the weekend.
![Local Focus: Pāpāmoa groms surf with Aussie hero](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Local Focus: Pāpāmoa groms surf with Aussie hero
Former world champ Joel Parkinson meets Pāpāmoa groms. Made with funding from NZ On Air.