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Opinion: We're in dire straits if we can't get everyone paddling in the right direction
OPINION: We all have the potential to play a part on this waka ride.

L.A.B. live at Tauranga's Wharepai Domain, 2023
L.A.B smashed their summer show at Wharepai Domain on Thursday with support acts Troy Kingi and Sir Dave Dobbyn.

Kaimai Range tragedy: One dead after crash between car and petrol tanker
It brings the holiday road toll to nine already.

Mount Maunganui fatal crash brings holiday road toll to eight
One person died after a crash last night at a Mount Maunganui intersection.

'Rust never sleeps and music never ages': Fan looks forward to Tauranga concert
'Music can take you back in an instance... it’s ageless.'

Black Caps hit-out at Mount beach sure to wow fans ahead of Bay Oval T20
Fans get to meet some of their Black Caps heroes at a Mount Maunganui beach cricket event

Major holiday hot spots in for a warm and wet New Year's Eve
Main New Year's Eve hot spots are in for downpours.

Firefighters extinguishing 'flare-ups' on Matakana Island
Firefighters expected to stay on Matakana Island until the end of the week.

Bad tabs and no sleep: Why experts are urging Kiwis to get their drugs tested this summer
A substance found in some tabs has caused deaths overseas.

'Stressed and struggling': The city where some are battling to make ends meet
An iwi provider has a waiting list and backlog for its social services for the first time.

SH5 reopened after crash near Rotorua
A single vehicle collided with a power pole and lines came down across the road.

Firefighters spending Christmas on Matakana Island after ‘beast’ of a blaze
The huge fire has been described as 'a beast' and like a 'taniwha'.

From 'preparing for his last days' to planning a 21st: How a 'miracle' drug has changed lives
'It’s just the best thing that could have ever happened to him.'

What NZ's El Nino summer could reveal about great white sharks
'There is a lot of unknown in the ocean,' shark expert Dr Riley Elliott says.

Cancer-stricken dad’s Christmas wish - one more round of ‘miracle’ drug
Seven months ago, the 60-year-old wasn't sure he'd live long enough to see Christmas.

Party like the public service: What councils did for Christmas
Some opted for a Kiwi classic.

'Sincere thanks': Huge amount raised during Christmas appeal
It's been a pleasant surprise for the foodbank as people battle a cost-of-living crisis.

Pāpāmoa water: Top health official says no cases linked to drinking supply
Water is deemed safe but some locals have linked it to them getting sick.

Weekend and Christmas Day weather for region
North Island will be under a moist and humid northerly air flow.

Becoming a ‘grown-up city’: Your guide to Tauranga CBD's $1.5b transformation
'People will walk around thinking this is great. They will be proud of this.'

Port of Tauranga makes generous foodbank donation
"We want to do whatever we can to help".

'People go nuts for them': Berry growers ready for a busy summer season
'It’s looking like it’s going to be a great summer.'

'We’re bummed': Local shows impacted by Sublime with Rome postponements
The band is set to part ways next year.

Scrub fire in sand dunes at Mount Maunganui
Emergency services were called around 11.40am.

'A culture of giving': Tech business makes big donation to foodbank
Business owner says donations positively impact staff and create “culture of giving".

Christmas Appeal: Community garden helps stock foodbank
About 24 banana boxes a week of fresh produce are donated to the foodbank.

Bay of Plenty roadworks: A summer holiday guide
Contractors will pause work from midday tomorrow through to 8am on January 8.

‘Tummy issues’ as up to 20,000 taste 'dirt' in water from new $197m plant
Council says the water is 'safe to drink' and there's no public health issue.