Jo Raphael: Political nastiness is distracting us from real issues
COMMENT: Politicians need to shrug off the scandals and get down to real business.
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Miles Art Awards - People's Choice up for public vote
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Tauranga City Council applied for more than $1 billion in Govt infrastructure funding.
Snapped! More than $2.5m in speeding fines issued to Tauranga drivers
Have you been snapped speeding behind the wheel?
Rates: 37 per cent of Tauranga properties have rates reduced
Are you one of the properties?
Good Vibes Mount Maunganui: All you need to know
The sixth of the nine stops will be at the Mount Maunganui Soper Reserve.
'Stunned': Mayor hits out after minister blocks reserve plan
Minister apologises after media learns of her decision before the council.
Jo Raphael: Local operators putting on a brave face
COMMENT: Local tourism operators are putting on a brave face
Man who fatally shot senior mobster gets sentence reduced
A man who shot and killed a Tauranga gang enforcer has had his jail sentence reduced.
'Extremely disturbing': Billboard vandalism becomes personal for MP
Damage included blacking out her eyes and drawing Nazi symbols.
Tauranga widow's big birthday tribute to late husband
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Kristin Macfarlane: The best version of yourself isn't drenched by mental pressure
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$700k funding 'won't make a difference' - tourism operator
Across the Bay of Plenty, $2.4 million of funding has been approved.
Lucky shot: Tauranga photographer captures Comet Neowise
But if you want to see it with the naked eye, you are out of luck.
'Courage to do the right thing': Western Bay council praised in historic Panepane Point decision
This is a turning point ... It's a brave step in the right direction."
Elderly man's 'sophisticated' cannabis growing operation to buy wheelchair
Police found 364 cannabis plants at the man's Ōhauiti property.
Bella Vista trial: Evidence wraps, wait for verdict begins
'... his responsibilities ended when he left the site.'
Young voters yet to enrol with 40 days to go
The Electoral Commission is trying to encourage young voters to take part.
Woman's poetry book launches one year after her death
"This is just part of her legacy."
Tauranga dad's pink tutu not the only surprise in Red Cross skydive jump
Ten people were expected to jump, but 17 turned up.
Tauranga iwi's 'inoculation against unemployment'
Ngāi te Rangi has put $120,000 into the initiative and has support from multiple agencies.
Tauranga teenager wins TECT Youth Spirit Award
Tauranga teenager wins the TECT Community Youth Spirit Award.
Popular cheeses recalled over listeria fears - are these products in your fridge?
A range of cheese products has been recalled by the Ministry of Primary Industries.
Samantha Motion: There must be a better way to sort out council bickering
COMMENT: Elected officials should think carefully before wielding the complaint stick.
Tauranga City Council: Last chance to have your say
Public feedback is being sought through a survey that closes at 11pm on Sunday.
Letters to the editor: Jacinda, council, and The Elms
OPINION: Readers have their say.
Rates rise 'nail in the coffin' for struggling businesses
'Any rise is going to hit us in the back pocket.'
Whangamata RSA camping service raises hairs of local accommodation provider
"People should really be sticking to their own niche."
Canal tragedy: Downer confirms body retrieved was employee
Police confirm one killed after a vehicle plunged into water.