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Pedestrian injured in incident involving train

Police were called to the incident about 5.45am.

Calls for council to be replaced as $350k review budget signed off

Ratepayers would be 'horrified' at paying the cost of governance failure, says councillor.

Pistols and pursuits: Series of crimes 'driven by addiction'

A recidivist fleeing driver who rammed two police cars has received a hefty jail sentence.

Siblings saved after boat sinks off Bay of Plenty coast

A beacon signal and flare helped rescuers locate and save the two survivors.

Review team for 'dysfunctional' council could cost ratepayers $350k

Team could stay for 10 months, but council votes for earlier 'off-ramp' opportunity.

Partnership with hapū prompts project name change

The Takitimu North Link is part of the Government's New Zealand Upgrade programme.

Water Polo: Mount Maunganui claim silver

It wasn't all bad news after the NZ Secondary School Water Polo Nationals were cancelled.

'Dress rehearsal for the future': Higher seasonal temperatures could be new norm

Late spring temperatures could be reaching summer levels this year.

Tauranga's 'forgotten suburb': Study finds Welcome Bay is full

'In hindsight, this part of the city could have been planned better.'

Welcome Aucklanders - but please follow the rules

How does Tauranga feel about Aucklanders returning?

Cyclist hit by car in Pāpāmoa

The incident happened just after 5.30am.

'It is getting too hard': Tauranga landlords exiting property market

Older landlords are exiting the industry but have created opportunities for new investors.

'Scared to go out': Man still reeling months after huge theft

"I thought I'd get over it but I haven't been able to," the longtime business owner says.

Omanawa Falls drowning heightens safety fears

Coroner's ruling over Omanawa Falls death.

This is Us - Tauranga residents' stories told through waka hoe

The individual stories have come together to form the waka.

'A quiet dinner with about 500 close friends': Anne Pankhurst's 20th business awards in Tauranga

This year's Westpac Business Awards take place on November 13.

New kerbside service: Decision made but what will it cost you?

'We the ratepayers are going to be paying the bill so why shouldn't we know?'

Revealed: How many people live in tsunami risk zones

The figure excludes those who work, go to school or visit the areas.