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‘Prime land’: University strikes $1.38m deal to lease public reserve for 99 years
It plans to build a marine research and education facility.
Section of SH29 to close 24/7 for two weeks
NZTA say the closure is due to pavement rehabilitation works.
Lakes mates: Neighbours team up for regional deal bid
'Working with our friends down the road.'
Kiwis return from overseas weight loss surgery with life-threatening complications
They clog up an already overburdened public health system, a surgeon says.
What is the cheapest coffee in New Zealand?
Coffees have risen to $4.84, with some paying $6+ for a flat white.
Retail shake-up: Appliance delivery and removal brand moves into NZ
The company believes the NZ appliance retail market is ripe for upheaval.
Matamata outing perfect timing for NZB Kiwi hope
Stephen Marsh’s in-form stable will have an array of stakes contenders in action.
Person dies after being pulled from sea at Coromandel beach
Ambulance staff and the public attended to the person at the scene.
Tough battle: Surfers face small waves at Billabong Grom Series
Mount Maunganui's Tao Mouldey won, beating Macka Hazard in a tiebreak.
Murder charge after Waikato arrest, BoP police raid
A 34-year-old man has been charged with Turipapa Tukere's murder.
Tauranga Mayor still doesn’t live in city, 7 months after winning election
Mayor Mahé Drysdale says it's "very challenging” finding a suitable home in Tauranga.
Truck driver charged after 'shocking' overtaking on Kaimāī Range captured on dashcam
The man has been charged by police with dangerous driving.
$3 billion by 2035 - Shane Jones lays out mining plan
A protest was organised for outside the mine this morning.
'Not sustainable': Tauranga worker would earn extra $30k for same job in Hamilton
'We do the same job as the Te Whatu Ora labs, but we’re paid significantly less.'
'Miracle': Child abuse prevention programme expands after funding boost
The Wright Family Foundation will fund Tautoko Mai for the next three years.
Shootings, fires, and more: Alarming rise in cruel acts against protected birds
Nineteen incidents were recorded nationwide in the past three months.
'No other venue capable': How a 'cherished' cricket oval nabbed a Super Rugby match
Oval game shows need for rectangular stadium, says one of the region's biggest rugby fans.
Serious crash leaves two critically injured, blocks SH2 near Waihī
The crash happened 10km south of the town just after 8pm.
Body found, believed to be missing Tauranga man
Jarrad Ormsby was last seen in Hamilton on December 19.
'Lifesaving efforts': Charity to send 10 more ambulances to Ukraine
'It will increase our evacuation and hospital transportation capability significantly.'
'I want to know he’s okay': Sister of man missing three weeks speaks out
His sister said the last contact was Jarrad calling their father on December 18.
Watch: Truck’s 'shocking' overtaking on Kaimāī Range prompts investigations
'Pretty bloody scary,' said one comment.
'Noose with your name on it': Warrant issued for man who threatened to 'hang' PM
'I’ve got a noose with your name on it,' he wrote of Dame Jacinda Ardern during her term.
‘Serious concerns’: Appeal for help to find man missing for two weeks.
The Tauranga man was reported missing in Hamilton on December 19.
Paws and order: New police dog teams unleashed
Dogs and handlers graduate to boost force's frontline capacity nationwide.
New Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, Taupō recipients named
Plus - we ask why one city, unusually, has no honourees on this year's list.
Hay and Duffy star as Black Caps seal series win
The Black Caps brushed aside Sri Lanka thanks to a quartet who missed the World Cup squad.