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Dawn Picken: Our elections are more grown-up

OPINION

Connor sailing a figure 8 for NZ's foster children

The American woman has been stuck due to Covid but is turning her lemons to lemonade.

Maketū murder accused showed 'unreal' aggression, chewed through spit mask

Murder accused Aaron Izett showed 'unreal' strength during his arrest, a witness says.

Western Bay transport: What's the plan?

"There are no quick fixes."

Witness: Murder accused's odd behaviour had 'ramped up'

Several Maketū residents have described a murder accused's conduct as 'erratic' and 'odd'.

'Exceptionally busy summer': Labour weekend to kick off busy Mount season

People were getting out to make the most of the long weekend!

Kelly Makiha: Do we have enough beds left for long weekend visitors?

OPINION: And for those who do come here, we need to make them welcome.

Clark and Gattung to support Cambodia trust fundraiser

The former prime minister and former Telecom CEO will speak about a post-Covid world.

Kobe Bryant & NZ's team of 5 million - what they have in common

And the tournament celebrates 10 years this weekend.

Coffee cart stolen and ransacked

"That's a part of your business, it's your livelihood, so without it you've got nothing."

Family tried to take slain toddler from murder accused, court hears

The great grandparents of a child killed in Maketū say they had concerns for her welfare.

Letters to the editor: Shame on Tauranga for ignoring alternative transport

A cycle trip in Tauranga at the weekend left a letter writer frustrated.

The Leers: From Mount Maunganui College to Mount Smart Stadium

The Leers are a group of musicians who found their passion through friendship.

Slain 2yo was a 'social butterfly' who 'put a smile' on everyone's faces

The ex-partner of man accused of murdering his daughter has spoken in court.

World first surgery at Tauranga Hospital

The new surgery could represent a major advance in the treatment of prostate cancer.

David Beck: There is a thin line between political debate and toxicity

OPINION: Keyboard warriors were out in force during the 2020 election.

Covid-19 testing foreign seafarers not practical, Port of Tauranga says

It comes after calls for testing of all seafarers entering New Zealand waters.

Maketū murder accused told 111 operator he was a 'multimillionaire', court hears

The mother of a 2-year-old allegedly murdered by her father also gives evidence.