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'Walking roughshod over us': CBD landlords left out of bus stop move talks
The relocated bus interchange is expected to be operational from next month.
CBD transformation: $1.5b in developments planned for 'empty' city centre
PLUS: What locals think about the CBD, and an academic view on what investment can do
'Buyer's market': Median house price suffers biggest fall in 30 years
But one expert says the city is in a better position than the rest of the country.
'Let's do better': Women ridiculed on the Mount turn insult into empowerment
A group of women who were ridiculed on the Mauao track didn't let it stop them.
Housing market: 'Demand has weakened, prices are falling': REINZ
Affordability, uncertainty and changing financial conditions cited as reasons.
Watch: Out-of-control car smashes into house, narrowly misses man
'I moved back and threw myself sideways - it was the only to get out of the way.'
'Worst case of emaciated dogs I have ever seen'
Two emaciated dogs and four puppies were rescued from Kaingaroa Forest overnight.
From Howick to Pāpāmoa: Ex-league star new principal at Bay school
Iva Ropati will start as principal of Pāpāmoa College at the start of Term 4.
Mental health: Fears lives may be at risk as nearly 500 wait for DHB appointments
Two patients have died in the past five years after being triaged but before treatment.
'It sounded terrified': Man living in Mt Maunganui cave convicted for beating puppy
The man was living with his dog in a cave near Mount Maunganui.
'I just cried': 32-year-old's Stage 4 bowel cancer battle
Rachael Ferguson now wants the screening age lowered to 35.
Woman killed in motorcycle crash named
The crash happened around 2.40pm on Saturday on State Highway 2, Pongokawa.
Rob Rattenbury: Pākehā need to be trusted with referendum on He Puapua
OPINION: We need a referendum on He Puapua, because progress depends on public support.
Family, routine and social connection: The pandemic losses still affecting older Kiwis
'We can't expect people to go back to the way they were. We're all changed from this.'
'Targeting Māori': The police firearm figures worrying leaders
Actions predicated on race or the situation? Police firearm use data revealed.
Dr Tony Farrell: Reining in alcohol industry will reduce health burden
OPINION: The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act needs reviewing
'Absolute rort': $41.65m elder housing portfolio sold for less than half its value
The 'appalling' sales prompted concerns the money from them would be wasted
Doctors told her she was just overweight - turns out, she had ovarian cancer
'Something needs to change, you can't just push it away as women's problems.'
'We wonder why we work': Desperate family does not qualify for Govt help
Chris Luxon: 'It's heartbreaking' hearing stories from people in the squeezed middle.
A 'constant reminder' to do better: Oranga Tamariki CEO on 5yo Malachi Subecz's death
The agency is conducting an independent review into whether it failed Malachi Subecz.
Meet man vying to be Tauranga MP for National
Sam Uffindell has a vision for Tauranga and says he's the right man to make it happen.
MPs clash over homeless report on where Rotorua homeless have come from
Local politicians have exchanged words over a new homeless report.
Oranga Tamariki investigates how system failed murdered 5-year-old Malachi Subecz
'This is an absolute priority for me and I will have more to say' - Oranga Tamariki CEO.
Local Focus: Motorcycles and men's mental health
Distinguished Gentleman's Ride dapperly raises funds in Tauranga
Boycott begins: Bus drivers refuse key pick-ups after knife incident
'It's gotten to the point where we are now dealing with significant weapons...'
'Lots of tears' for missing cat accidentally taken to the tip
The friendly tabby's family say they miss his cuddles and have not stopped searching.
Police officer convicted for injuring man during arrest
A Tauranga police officer has since resigned after injuring people he was arresting.
New homes for revamped former Bella Vista site welcomed
The new development comes five years after 21 sites were abandoned due to safety fears.
Watch live: Simon Bridges delivers final speech in the House
On the controversy scale he was rating it a 'solid 5.5 out of 10'.
$17.2m deal: Kāinga Ora buys seven elder housing villages
State housing provider to spend $32.4 million on redevelopments, upgrades
'We cannot be held responsible': Decision made on NEMA charges in Whakaari case
WorkSafe charges against the National Emergency Management Agency have been dismissed.