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Railway crossing upgrades aim to save lives

A fourth Eastern Bay of Plenty railway level crossing is set to receive safety upgrades.

Six storeys high: Tauranga considers push for higher-density housing in city

Developers eager for new rules but not everyone in the community is convinced.

Letters to the editor: The cannabis referendum

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Bryan Gould: Two elections looming but they couldn't be more different

OPINION: For the American voter, there is really only one issue.

Kristin Macfarlane: New Zealand's downfalls pale in comparison to Europe or the US

OPINION: Not being able to look elsewhere forces you to appreciate what you have.

Emergency services at another Welcome Bay Rd crash

The crash was reported at 1.45pm.

Big race programme for Tauranga

There are 84 trainers with horses entered in the 12-race programme.

One dead after Ōhauiti crash

The single vehicle crash happened at about 11.35am on Sunday.

Seymour announces mental health policy in Tauranga

The ACT Party says it would put people at the heart of the mental health system.

'I'd love to know the odds on that': Toomey scores second albatross

'It's nice to get some reward for just being patient.'

Obstacles to buying a house mount

The current property market is tough for buyers but it helps to be prepared, experts say.

Tauranga birdman's stories to take flight at Escape!

Plenty of birds perplex with their calls, Paul Cuming says.

Opinion: Housing crisis paints bleak future

Opinion: Owning a home appears to have become the impossible dream for many.

Marae funding to protect history for 'another 100 years'

"All of our carvings on the outside have deteriorated through time and weather."

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.