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'This is a significant error of law': Crown on appealing teen rapist Jayden Meyer's sentence
His lawyer says the Crown is only reacting to public outrage.
Busy month for rescue helicopter
The rescue service carried out 30 missions in September.
'Less invested': Why council's voting rate plummeted to 26 per cent
As national voter turnout hits record low, one expert suggests ways to turn it up.
Bus drivers wages boosted in bid to tackle shortages
The decision was made to attract overseas drivers and tackle shortages.
Felix Desmarais: My tribute to Kathy, and how to honour her memory
OPINION: In memory of Kathy, please get checked for breast cancer this month.
'Diabolical': Eighty-six per cent of restaurants understaffed - survey
'I've got school kids doing dishes for $21.20 as a minimum or more.'
Western Bay's new mayor James Denyer: 'I hope to be judged on my performance'
'I think I have the skills and experience to make a difference.'
Young sports club eyes Olympic future
The Tauranga Tridents' triumphant success is a measure of one man.
'Close call': 7 votes separate Māori candidates in regional council race
Progress results are in for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.
'Like a Third World country': Local concerned about 'scruffy' suburb
Long time Mount Maunganui local says the place has never looked so bad.
'There is a lot of demand': Rental boss says Tauranga bucking regional trend
Tauranga's median weekly rents fell from July to August and are now at $635.
Online retailer collapses owing millions
Tauranga company Inspiry put into liquidation owing more than $2m to creditors.
'Healing also comes with difficult stories': Tauranga artist's painting of Queen removed from exhibition
The artist removed her other four works from the expo in response to the decision.
Garry Webber feels no one over 75 should run for local govt
The outgoing mayor reflects on his tenure and looks forward to retirement.
'We want love, peace and unity': Local Iranians call for prayers as protests continue
"I always ask my friends to pray. It's the key to everything."
Foodstuffs and Linkt Community Trust to open social supermarket in Ōtūmoetai
The Ōtūmoetai Social Supermarket is set to open on November 1.
Fancy a trip to Samoa or Tonga? Get vaccinated against the flu or Covid
A preventative healthcare event is taking place at the Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre.
'A significant milestone': First cruise ship arriving in Tauranga next weekend
The Majestic Princess arrives in Tauranga at 5.30am on October 15 and departs at 5.15pm.
Tauranga library showing historic stained glass windows
Other stained glass panels are stored at Tauranga City Council's Heritage Collection.
Retailers say axing of free parking is 'ridiculous'
Retailers and shoppers slam Tauranga city's new on-street parking changes.
Waterlogged fields and flooded paddocks: Farmers to weather more rain next week
NIWA recorded rainfall was 149 per cent higher than normal in September.
Luke Kirkness: We need to get on board with inter-regional rail
OPINION: NZ needs to stop thinking about current solutions and look into the future.
Subscribers weigh in on man filling in potholes himself
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Damage from slips keeps Hamurana Rd closed, SH35 fully open
The slips are clear but the road is damaged.
'A different dynamic': Why regional council voter turnout is just 13 per cent so far
People still have chance to vote by using a ballot box at council offices by October 8.
Dr Tony Farrell: It's time to change alcohol's connection to sport in NZ
OPINION: Sponsorship and marketing must come to end.
'More and more elderly who have nowhere to go': Whare for homeless retirees opens
The whare has been named after a pensioner who died in transitional housing back in March.
Commissioners can free parking trial, cost to rise to $21 a day
A free parking trial started due to Covid-19 will soon end.
School holiday sun: Better weather on the way for the Bay of Plenty
The weekend is looking to be more settled after a wet start to the school holidays.
Felix Desmarais: Why I'm not a pop star
Opinion: It started with Celine and ended in a carport in Tauranga.
Free two-hour parking on chopping block as council considers new on-street parking rates
If approved, the new parking rates will come into effect on December 1.
'Ridiculous': Potholes blamed for popped tyres, damaged wheels, injured ankles
One Tauranga man has resorted to filling in 'horrible' potholes himself.
'Equity issue' as some rural patients face six-week wait to see a doctor
"In the next 10 years about 50 per cent of our GPs are set to retire."