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Riding high: e-bike demand, and injuries, soar

The popularity of e-bikes is rising in the Bay of Plenty, resulting in more injuries.

Beach safety: Learn how to look out for rips

Learning how to identify rips could save lives.

'Humiliating and depressing experience': Councillor quits, prompting byelection

'I've felt relief that I didn't have to go and battle again'.

Historical Covid-19 case confirmed at Port of Tauranga

The case is historical and not infectious, the ports said.

'Really disappointing': Community therapy garden vandalised

An act of mindless vandalism has left a Tauranga charity on the back foot.

'Unbelievable danger': SH2 works spur warning from traumatised woman

A former passing lane is now being used for traffic travelling in the opposite direction.

Don Brash to speak against Māori wards in Tauranga

"A lot of people are unhappy. We were asked to speak at a meeting about the issue."

Water use spikes as dry spell bites for fourth year running

Lingering drought conditions stem from long-term rainfall deficits going back to 2019.

Person seriously injured after crash in Te Puke

The incident happened at the intersection of Jocelyn and Jellicoe Sts.

Boys' schools ask parents to pay more in voluntary donations

'Boys get the priority', says McAuley High School principal Jan Waelen.

Mount Maunganui Lotto player wins $1 million

The ticket was sold at Bayfair Lotto. Could it be you?

Fly-tipping cases soar over summer holiday season

And as illegal rubbish dumping increases, so too does the need to cover the costs.

Necessary or nuisance? Where locals sit on new child food safety rules

One early childhood centre owner has questioned some of the rules.

The $3m-plus bungalow that buyers could choose to demolish

Built in 1920s, 1 Eleventh Avenue has been owned by the same family for 65 years.

Tauranga Half winner collapses on finish line: 'The lights went out'

'I just gave it everything; I managed to bring it home'.

Plans not enough to fix 'broken' city's housing crisis - critics

The region should expect more than 800 new homes from the Government by 2024.

Dawn Picken: Relief the word of the day as Biden takes reins

OPINION: America is on the path to rejoining the world.

Factory fire sparked by burning car

A car was on fire inside the building.