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Chopper's fate: Dog's future hangs in balance after council appeals failed prosecution
Justice Timothy Brewer reserved his decision in a hearing at the High Court today
Watch: Hit and run caught on camera as car hits pair on e-scooter
A resident wants safety improvements at the intersection, fearing a child will be killed.
'We will contest any other decision vigorously': Hapū speaks at racecourse hearings
Submissions are now being heard over the future of Tauranga's Racecourse Reserve.
Seven fires in a year: Binned batteries blamed for blazes
Residents are being reminded not to dispose of batteries in their kerbside recycling bins.
Tauranga buses: Route changes proposed, night service considered
Changes include routes being shortened, altered or replaced.
Local Focus: Lack of lifejackets causing problems for harbourmaster
Lack of lifejackets and moored boats causing headaches for the harbourmaster.
'We can finally exhale': Woman takes on travel career as new drug available
“I can do this without having to worry about getting sick.”
Jazz Fest: Street Party ‘feel-good event’ for everyone
Katikati town centre was the venue for Street Party.
'Something that’s beyond music': Tauranga's Jazz Festival celebrates 60 years
The 10-day jazz festival is believed to be the biggest in the Southern Hemisphere.
Jo Raphael: Protection of retail workers is paramount
OPINION: Retail workers don't deserve to go to work fearing for their lives.
'Miracle drug' Trikafta becomes publicly available in NZ today
About 370 people are expected to be eligible for funded access.
Brutal rental market: Harrowing tales of the hunt for a home
What it's like living in a garage: 'I never imagined I’d end up like this.'
'Bullied': The $1.5m, the will, and the aunt who wanted the fortune
The 97-year-old said she had been bullied into changing her will.
Cancelled plans for Omanawa Falls full access a 'lose-lose'
Concern rescuers will have to save people who risk their 'stupid skins' reaching base.
'In good hands': 102yo jazz musician relives performing with Nat King Cole
'He just stood back in shadows - came in unobtrusively. He had a magnificent deep voice.'
Serious injuries after car driven wrong way on highway
A vehicle was driving into traffic for about 14km, police say.
Teens rescue drowning tourist during school camp
“It’s great to see them using the skills they have learnt through becoming a lifeguard."
Opinion: 'I felt like dirt. Low. Worthless.' Why horrid customers are the memorable ones
OPINION: Make low-wage jobs more attractive by being nicer.
Premium debate: Subscribers weigh in on the great road cone debate
OPINION: Readers share their views on the use of road cones - and what's really important.
'Charging like wounded bulls': Western Bay council drafts rates, fee rises
An increase in user fees and charges is also expected.
Police investigating 'attempted abduction' seek car
Information on small car with dark windows sought.
SH25 closed: Critical injuries in Coromandel crash
Police were called shortly before midday.
Opinion: Rugby club housing plan epitome of blue-sky thinking
OPINION: Necessity is the mother of invention.
Kiri Gillespie: Unfair to lump city safety costs on regional council alone
Safety of people in the city is not a responsibility exclusive to the regional council.
'Our energy levels are failing': Bay secondary teachers strike again
'There’s only one really good time to sort this out and that is now'
Parking fees a 'killer': Retailers, shoppers on how to solve 'dead' Tauranga CBD
Been described as 'in crisis' by Downtown Tauranga chairman Brian Berry.
'Desperately needed': Ex-mayor delivering seven ambulances to Ukraine
The ambulances are en route to Auckland, to be shipped to Ukraine.
Jan Tinetti injured in media scrum at Parliament
The Minister for Education was absent in Parliament today after the incident.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on the state of the region’s mental health support
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Lake swamped with 1600 waka ama hopefuls from 105 schools
1600 paddlers. 163 races. 4 days.
'It would be great to have him back': Woman's plea after late husband's ashes go missing
Lisa Beamsley has kept the 'sacred' ashes in her car for more than 11 years.
'Engulfed in flames': Cause of shed blaze undetermined
Four fire trucks attended the fire and multiple sheds and vehicles were engulfed.