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‘Unwavering commitment and compassion’: Four decades of hot meals and warm smiles
Meals on Wheels volunteer Pam Smith clocks up 40 years.
‘Selfish motivation’: Director’s passion for Tauranga’s museum journey
'I want to be part of building something completely new for a city that’s never had one.'
Shootings, fires, and more: Alarming rise in cruel acts against protected birds
Nineteen incidents were recorded nationwide in the past three months.
Cost of students starting high school soars - parents stung up to $800 per child
Families may face costs upwards of $800 per child for uniforms, stationery, technology.
‘Started from nothing’: From cleaning flats to running a holiday home business
The 'boutique' business manages holiday homes in Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa.
‘The smoke is massive': Scrub fire 90% suppressed
A scrub fire has broken out in Kairua, Tauranga.
'I was dressed up, he was dressed up': Festival friendship spans 15 years
The reggae fans have attended every One Love festival together – until this year.
Vietnamese plan big party for their new year
Tauranga's Vietnamese community celebrates Lunar New Year for the first time together.
'Unprovoked assault': Man found critically injured on SH2
A person was found on the road in a critical condition.
Find out what's on in the Bay of Plenty
From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region.
Stepdad gave young girl lollypops in exchange for silence about ongoing abuse
The man has now been jailed for 'hundreds' of indecent assaults he inflicted on her.
Council chief executive quits
'He has guided our council during a time of significant change.'
Gayle-force wind blows through junior Tauranga cricket club
The 'Universe Boss' paid the young players a visit.
Critically injured man found on Tauranga road
A person was found on the road in a critical condition at 12am.
Bar worker assaulted during robbery in opening hours
Police called to Cameron Rd bar on Tuesday night.
Cyclist injured in Pyes Pa vehicle collision
Cyclist hospitalized after collision with vehicle in Pyes Pa.
'Deeply distressing': Daycare apologises after four children escape
They left through a gate that 'unexpectedly malfunctioned' and were quickly returned.
Costly deception: Man’s crime spree with former bosses’ fuel cards, accounts
Judge: He took advantage of the kindness of a former employer and then stole from them.
QV figures: How much has your home lost since the market peak?
We can't say 'peak to trough' because we don't yet know if we have hit rock bottom.
‘Heartbroken’: Police ID biker killed in crash
Police have released name of man who died in Parkvale, Tauranga on December 24.