Marae funding to protect history for 'another 100 years'
"All of our carvings on the outside have deteriorated through time and weather."
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Firefighters spend hours battling blazes near Rotorua, Paengaroa
The Rotorua fire was impacting state highway traffic.
Heads up, runners and walkers: Mauao track closures next week
The closures include days where access to the whole maunga will be shut.
Letters to the editor: Take time to think first and tick later on cannabis referendum
Opinion: Readers share their views on news making the headlines.
Like 'a dog's dinner:' Mayhem as traffic grinds to a halt at Bayfair
New traffic lights spark complaints and fears it could get worse next week.
Housing crisis: Rental costs and property prices far outstripping incomes
People are being pushed into homelessness for longer, with nowhere to go.
World Homeless Day marked in Tauranga with free feast
More than 100 people enjoyed a scrumptious free community meal at Greerton Hall.
Tee-rific: Te Tuinga Whānau have a ball on the course
The trust built a grandstand for underprivileged children to help inspire them.
'Flying solo': Criminals with mental health issues stuck in 'cyclic system'
But the health board says it provides 'continuity of care' for those fresh out of prison.
Wrong product but no refund: Tauranga man warns of buying pills online
Bob Christie says he can't get his money back despite not getting what he paid for.
Business leaders fearful as Covid-19 contact tracing app use wanes
"There is more chance of a seagull pooping on my head than me catching the virus."
Local Focus: Who is Chris Jenkins, TOP candidate for BOP?
TOP candidate Chris Jenkins' electorate profile. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kristin Macfarlane: Unemployed Kiwis need to plug the critical kiwifruit labour shortage
OPINION: People who think orchard work is beneath them need to get over themselves.
Dramatic rescue of 56kg dog immortalised in children's book
Book tells the true tale of 56kg dog Shogun's rescue.
Biddle takes his talents to Russia
Last year he led Te Puna to victory, now he's heading to Russia.
Tauranga water warning: Restrictions may hit earlier and be stricter
Extra water treatment capacity still years away as plant build hit by delays, cost rises.
Luke Toomey eyes up 2nd Charles Tour title
Tauranga golfer keen to secure back-to-back titles at the Carrus Open in Tauranga.
More than a pretty beach: Tourism Bay of Plenty serves up new marketing campaign
"We have a rich tapestry of unique stories to share."
Election 2020: Labour denies being worried about losing Waiariki seat
Poll shows Tāmati Coffey is 12 points ahead of the Māori Party's Rawiri Waititi.
Water use this summer: Make every drop count
Tauranga City Council is asking residents to rethink their use of water.
Local Focus: Should BOP's rich pay more tax?
Three candidates have their say on the tax issue. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Councillor found to have breached conduct rules, but he won't say sorry
Complainer says a forced apology would be a 'pyrrhic victory'.
Driver leads police on 70km chase while towing a caravan
A man has been jailed for more than two years for stealing a caravan and fleeing police.
ACT announces Build Like the Boomers strategy
ACT leader David Seymour made the announcement while in Tauranga today.
Kristin Macfarlane: Community needs to show no tolerance for society's unwanted
OPINION: Our bus drivers, school children, elderly, women deserve to feel safe on buses.
Tauranga pet food firm awaits fine for odour discharges
Ziwi Ltd is awaiting sentence for illegal air discharges from its Mount Maunganui plant.
Local Focus: All Tauranga candidates agree workers and employers are equally important
Tauranga candidates say it's a balancing act. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Charge dismissed for woman who snuck into Sudima Hotel
The Tauranga woman was seen on the grounds of a Rotorua managed isolation hotel in August.
Car and motorbike crash in Tauranga
Police were notified of the incident at 7.12am.
Local Focus: All Tauranga candidates agree workers and employers are equally important
Tauranga candidates say it’s a balancing act. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
NZ Kiwifruit Growers and MPI launch new jobseekers course
A new course for those interesting in working in the kiwifruit industry has been launched.
Pedestrian in Tauranga Hospital with critical injuries
A pedestrian is in a critical condition after a collision with a car in Te Puke.
One person seriously injured at Ōmanawa Falls
A rescue helicopter has been called to Omanawa Falls to assist with the rescue mission.
Drivers risk road closures due to speeding at roadworks
Motorists need to be "putting themselves in the boots of our workers", Rob Campbell says.