'Nightmare' unravelling of kerbside collection blamed on confusion and 'disconnect'
Councillor seeks answers: "This is one of the biggest hits we've taken reputationally."
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Sailor saved others before himself but his death was preventable, MNZ says
But lives were saved due to the last known actions of the Tauranga skipper.
Luke Kirkness: Potholes are there to be fixed, let's do it
Opinion: No one likes a pothole, so why aren't we doing more about fixing them?
'Relentless flow of cargo': 19 ships waiting to berth at Port
Peak kiwifruit season and global congestion and reduced capacity are affecting Tauranga.
Digger driver killed at Te Puna Quarry Park named
The digger driver who died after a crash at Te Puna Quarry Park was a volunteer.
Cause of Brookfield house fire still unknown
Emergency services have been called to Regent St in Brookfield.
Holocaust survivor turns 100: How he defied Nazi invaders and escaped
'My life is in the Lord's hands. I have no say in it.'
Parents 'in shock' after 18-year-old suffers brain bleed
Elaine and Roldan Lictao learned via a phone call their daughter was in hospital.
Jail for man who strangled woman with lace
A Tauranga man has been jailed for two years seven months after he strangled a woman.
Kiri Gillespie: Natural disasters are telling us something
Increasing natural disaster events should be considered a prompt for getting prepared.
Letters to the editor: Council it's time to sort out CBD parking
Our readers have their say
Tauranga man jailed again after more than 250 convictions
A Tauranga pensioner with more than 250 convictions has been jailed again.
'Hellishly busy': New build gets 100 inquiries as consents hit $1b record
Calls for Government to get involved over supply chain issues in building are increasing.
WorkSafe investigating sulphuric acid incident which injured two
One person airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.
'Mr Credibility' Philip Sherry a 'true gentleman'
Legendary former TV broadcaster, and local councillor and 'gentleman' has died.
Roadworks, traffic result in thousands of 'dangerous' potholes in Bay
Some say the best solution for State Highway 2 is to 'upgrade the whole road'.
'I feel like we've won Lotto': TSB returns pensioner's $150k life savings
'I feel like I'm floating on air.'
Ratepayers' group hosting protest against 'untenable' rates rises
The alliance says protest is a response to demand from concerned residents.
Escape plans and sleepless nights: Bay of Plenty residents fear for family in South Africa
One family had an escape plan ready in case rioters started invading homes.
Opportunity knocks: Western Bay chief executive signs off
District council CEO Miriam Taris says it's time for a break.
'Keep up the good work': Recycling going well in new kerbside collection service
Western Bay had not received any official reports on contaminated recycling.
Three years, 16 builds: Kāinga Ora's slow progress in Tauranga
The public housing plan was to build. But the Govt's done a lot more buying than building.
Tauranga man who assaulted, bit, spat at police awaits his fate
A Tauranga man has admitted seriously assaulting two police officers.
Kiwi artists collaborate for Tauranga charity art auction
Art For a Cause is at The Art Lounge in Tauranga on July 21.
Jo Raphael: Family violence victims must be protected
OPINION: There is a heartbreaking highlight of the housing crisis.
Police investigating serious crash near Matamata seeking public help
One person is in critical condition after two cars crashed on SH28 near Smith Rd.
'The devil is in the detail': Some Bay leaders remain cautious over Three Waters cash
One person says she wants to see how the reform will work with iwi.
Truck and car collide near Kaimai summit
A truck and car have collided 500m from the summit of the Kaimai ranges.
Seven injured as truck collides with 'multiple vehicles' on Kopu-Hikuai Rd, Coromandel
Police had no indication of how many people are involved or may be injured.
'Had a gutsful': Bay support for Howl of a Protest swells
More towns sign up to take part in a national protest against Govt "ute tax" plans.
Access changes to Bayfair Shopping Centre
Ongoing changes are required as part of the Bay Link project.
Suppression continues in alleged threatening video claim
A man is accused of making an objectionable video and inciting racial disharmony.
Masquerade ball organisers promise a magical, fantasy escape
Fairies, goblins and merpeople are expected to appear in Rotorua next week.
Check your tickets! Tauranga Lotto player wins $1 million
The winning ticket was sold on MyLotto to a player from Tauranga.