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'Freak accident': Principal says student hit by car was chasing a ballP

A 12-year-old boy was injured in a serious crash outside Tauranga Intermediate School.

Jo Raphael: Power through the daylight saving adjustments - it's worth it

OPINION: Despite its pitfalls daylight saving needs to stay.

Covid-19 vaccination centre for healthcare workers opens

The centre will cater to frontline healthcare workers who work in and around the city.

Moving forward to do what's 'right': Tauranga Māori wards decision applauded

But others believe such a move is giving Māori 'undemocratic leg-ups'.

Boy, 12, injured in serious crash outside school

The crash happened just after 3pm.

$140k Community Matching Fund open for applications

There is $140,000 available for projects through the Community Matching Fund.

Council reveals plans for waka club, coastguard base

The proposed space will be used for community events and activities.

Green light! Commissioners vote to establish Māori ward

Tauranga City Council commissioners have unanimously voted to establish a Māori ward.

Completion of Thirty Eight Elizabeth development in sight

Removal of its first tower crane signalled completion of the development is in sight.

Letters: Enough money has been spent on Pike River recovery

Our readers have their say.

Govt ministers to attend Western Bay meeting to appoint new boss

Western Bay District Council Mayor to fill in for interim; water, other issues discussed.

'It's heartbreaking': Kids go hungry as families struggle for basics

Charity waitlists are growing as the support they provide relies on donations.

'Our staff deserve it': Business owners adopt new $20 minimum wage

The adult minimum wage increased to $20 from $18.90 per hour on April 1, 2021

Kiri Gillespie: Knowing how to do this could save lives

Opinion: Training worth the investment - and miracle survival stories reinforce this.

Delays: Car and motorbike crash on State Highway 2

Police were called at 7.22am.

One year submerged: Vehicle recovered from bay

To access the bay, a barge had to sneak under the Maungatapu Bridge at low tide.

Tauranga port bulging with diverted Auckland imports

Tauranga port container terminal operating at 101 per cent capacity: ideal 75 per cent.

'I didn't want it to end': Paddle board mission a success

The weather gods played ball as Jimmy Dow took on a mighty challenge.