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Record-breaking $250k raised for foodbank in six weeks

The final totals are in and show the Tauranga community dug deeper than ever before.

Tauranga commission welcomed in pōwhiri

Commissioners for Tauranga City Council have been welcomed to their roles by iwi.

Jo Raphael: More focus needed on school upgrades

OPINION: Eight years of nagging finally gets results for a Rotorua school.

'Vigilante' gets home detention for violently stabbing two men in unprovoked attacks

Despite the violent attacks, Daniel Ernst isn't going to jail.

16 years on: Tsunami alert sirens still two years away

Tsunami alert sirens have been debated in Tauranga since 2005.

Tauranga City Council byelections officially cancelled

Former mayor Tenby Powell, Jako Abrie and Heidi Hughes resigned from their positions.

Letters to the editor: Police and council need to curb speedsters

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

All you need to know about the new tenancy law reforms

The biggest changes of the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act come into effect today.

Tie debate: Why some men still wear them, and others don't miss them

'In today's liberal society, relaxed as we are, what is the big deal about a tie?'

Social media could be boosting sales of exotic kiwano fruit from Te Puke

US buyers can't get enough of the bizarre-looking fruit.

Trial begins for 1987 Red Fox Tavern murder, robbery

The jury that will decide on an infamous cold case has been selected today.

Transfer of power at Tauranga City Council complete: What happens now?

What about the by-election? Will they hold meetings? Who pays them?

Array of Volkswagens to be on show for charity

Run to the Sun is a Volkswagen event and raising money for Vada's Angels Animal Rescue.

'Best one to date': One Love festival brings in thousands

Thousands of people packed into the Wharepai Domain for the One Love Festival.

Grass fires prompt reminder of total fire ban in Western Bay

A grass fire in Papamoa Beach has prompted a reminder that there is a fire ban.

'Truly life-changing': The couple heading back to help in Africa in a global pandemic

In sub-Saharan Africa, only 7 per cent of the population have access to essential surgery.

Want a job? 25,000 more in Western Bay by 2038

Horticulture, agriculture, building, construction and IT are expected to have more jobs.

Samantha Motion: Changes to school names are remaking history

Opinion: Name changes can be met with grumbles of history erased.