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Bay Link 60 per cent completed: Bayfair flyover begins
The first visible signs of the Bayfair flyover and underpass were installed this week.
Police seek witnesses to aggravated robbery
The robbery happened at a property in Maungatapu on Wednesday.
Double murder trial: Girlfriend tells of hearing gunshots
The girlfriend of one of the Ōmanawa shooting victims has given evidence about his death.
Local Focus: Katikati Station – two years in the making
Tauranga Model Railway Club looks for a permanent home. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Toddler's murderer must serve at least 17 years behind bars
A Tauranga man has been given a life prison term for the murder of a 17-month-old girl.
Father admits murdering and ill-treating his 5-year-old son
Dad who subjected son to prolonged abuse before beating him to death changes his pleas.
New council bins leave some less than impressed
Some people plan to keep paying for a private pick-up, on top of the rates-funded one.
Mayor's plea as fight for Katikati bypass 'has not gone away'
"We are still fighting for it. It has not gone away."
Nancy Langton: A life spent inspiring others
Nancy Langton, who touched many lives, died after a battle with ovarian cancer.
Ōmanawa double murder accused's brother gives evidence
A brother of an Ōmanawa double murder accused has given evidence at his trial in Tauranga.
Letters to the editor: History is in the past, leave Greerton's name alone
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
'Our family is broken': Community rallies to help whānau of teen battling cancer
'Cancer is a horrible thing for your child to get.'
'We must lead in this space': DHB launch sustainability plan
The DHB acknowledged its carbon emissions were "detrimental" to people's health.
Letters to the editor: Commission got it right for Bay Venues
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Port of Tauranga bid to fast-track $68.5m expansion rejected
The $68.5m port project could create 368 jobs during construction and more than 81 after.
Luke Kirkness: My night with a secret society
Opinion: What I learnt about my inside look at the little-known Freemason fraternity.
Ōmanawa 'execution-style' double shooting accused on trial in Tauranga
An Auckland man and his partner are on trial after two men were shot dead in Ōmanawa.
Tauranga startup inks deal with US social media giant
Startup with staff in Tauranga and Invercargill raises $2m, with $14m round in offiing.
Plans for $4.57b spend up to help Tauranga cope with growth gets green light, for now
A month of public consultation is expected to follow.
Three car crash outside Tauranga Hospital
The crash was reported to police at 8am.
Then, now and beyond: Tauranga's future and population predictions revealed
What were once small, coastal centres is now the city in the fifth biggest city in NZ.
Gridlock: Two years on, Tauranga traffic 'definitely no better' - former mayor
Tauranga transport leaders promise progress on potential big-ticket items.
'I dug deep': Bay man graduates after year of loss and setbacks
Spoffit Reid is confident about his business after graduating from Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.
DHB failed in its care of mental health patient - commissioner
The DHB CEO has apologised to the family of the young man.
Couple on trial after two men shot dead in Ōmanawa
An Auckland man is on trial accused of murdering two men at an Ōmanawa property.
Rob Rattenbury: A reckoning is coming over the history of New Zealand
COMMENT: Many will feel ashamed about what they learn, writes Rob Rattenbury.
Luke Kirkness: why Greerton is the place to be in Tauranga
Opinion: Luke Kirkness's take on the suburb that's full of character
Mum of three's daily run on SH2 worse than ever
"It used to be fairly free-flowing... but now the traffic never seems to let up."
Should this New Zealand suburb change its name?
Suburb Spotlight: Well-known Tauranga figures call for the suburb name to be changed.
'You can die on stage': Ben Elton returns to comedy stand-up with NZ tour
After a stellar 40-year career, comedy king Ben Elton is coming to Tauranga.
New ship cuts refuel times at Tauranga Port
It is the only operating refuelling vessel in New Zealand.