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No housing, but maybe a hospital: Next step for racecourse land decided

The move has gained support from city commission despite Tauranga housing shortage.

Disabled teen's 'can-do' attitude shines on rugby field

The student, born with partly-formed arms, is competing in an annual rugby tournament.

'X factor': Region's richest pay 425pc above Mount Maunganui's average

OneRoof's Property Rich List reveals where the wealthy buy in the Bay of Plenty

Auckland, Bay of Plenty Lotto winners score $500,000

One winner from the Bay of Plenty was drawn with 17 other lucky Lotto players on Saturday.

Fire in Gate Pā: Empty house fire extinguished

A fire at a property on Ward St, Gate Pā, has been put out by firefighters.

Nats ahead in Tauranga TV poll

And the least-favoured of three main contenders is real winner of TV debates, boss says.

Complaints about behaviour of nude bathers on Pāpāmoa Beach revealed

Nude bathing isn't illegal but there have been complaints about it.

Thunder, rain, hail: What to expect from the weather today

Thunderstorms to bring heavy rain, hail and strong winds for most of Sunday.

Premium Debate: New Zealand has changed, and not for the better

Subscribers have their say.

Destiny Church Pastor avoids conviction over anti-vaccine protest after 'misguided loyalty'

Destiny Church Tauranga Pastor has been discharged without conviction for Covid breach.

Rush hour delays: Two crashes on city routes

The crashes were both between 4pm and 4.30pm.

Yacht skipper fined after container ship had to change course

Under maritime law the skipper has been fined the maximum $200.

Warnings after boat sinks in BOP, tramp salvaged from Lake Rotorua

The boat sunk on Saturday and needed to be salvaged by the regional council.

The 'homegrown solution' for tackling the cost-of-living crisis

Poutiri Trust has helped about 90 households gain improved access to healthy food.

'It was an explosion': Neighbours describe Mount Maunganui house fire

Fire and Emergency New Zealand were called about 2am.

'Horrendous': Police target speeders amid fears of an 'accident waiting to happen'

Police warn enforcement action will be taken against drivers speeding through roadworks.

One seriously injured after car rolls on SH2

Single-vehicle crash near the Waihi Rd off-ramp.

The Premium Debate: Subscribers discuss the state of the building and construction industry

Premium subscribers have their say on the state of the building and construction industry.