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Tauranga's deputy mayor revealed
Powell's pick might come as a surprise to some given his comments during the campaign.
Accused in Tauranga pizza store assault case elects trial
A Te Puke man has denied attacking another man in the doorway of a pizza shop in Tauranga.
New tramping hut opened to public in Kaimāī Range
The hut is named Te Whare Okioki which can be translated as "The Resting Place".
Staff allegedly assaulted in Pāpāmoa robbery
The offender escaped in a vehicle after the alleged assault.
Whaka 100 - the best places to watch the action
Four Bay riders have been identified as top contenders for Whaka 100.
Treaty row: Tauranga mayor calls on embattled councillor to resign
The councillor is sticking to his guns and refuses to stand down.
Woman still in hospital following Wairoa River tragedy
Last week police named the man who died in the crash as Shane Michael King.
Father follows in son's bike tracks to compete at NI champs
The North Island Titles event will be held at the Tauranga BMX Club this weekend.
Green-thumbs up: Eco school awarded thousands
Two other local schools also took away the big bucks.
'Speed limits won't do anything': SH2 campaigners say NZTA review flawed
Changing the SH2 speed limit won't change anything say those in the thick of it.
Severe gales, hail and thunderstorms to hit the Bay
Rain, thunder and even hail may be on the cards.
'A good first step': Electric buses arrive at last
The Tauranga electric buses are twice as expensive as a diesel model but cheaper to run.
Getting noticed as a high performance female rugby player
Whether you play rugby or not, women interested can attend an open invite.
Tauranga restaurant voted number one
The awards were put on by Menulog, an online delivery service.
Tauranga World War II veteran's years of service to the city
Tauranga educator and veteran has left his stamp on the city he loved.
Tauranga Hospital reduces red meat, introduces other environmental policies
Environmental advocates hope other businesses follow the DHB's reduced carbon footprints
Tones and I announces all ages gig at the Mount
Two of the Dance Monkey singer's three shows will be in the Bay.
Highway cleared after crushed car falls off haulage truck
Motorists were asked to be cautious when travelling in the area.
Kiwi experience prepared for hip hop star Tyga
The Rack City artist is scheduled to perform in Tauranga for up to 75 minutes.
'Essential' skills: Pool takeover to stop drownings
"They do teach it at school, but not like we were taught."
Lower speed limit proposed for State Highway 2
27 people lost their lives in SH2 between 2009 to 2018.
Where to find the cheapest rentals in Tauranga
Find out where the cheapest and most expensive areas to rent are.
Former Shortland St star set to launch one-woman show in Tauranga
She got inspiration for her show from an unlikely source - her parents.
Rally big disappointment for Tauranga crews
One crew even had to retire just two kilometres into final stage.
Drax Project announce Bay stop during summer tour
Former Katikati College student Ben O'Leary will be back in the Western Bay to perform.
No time off for marathon winner
Bay of Plenty runners are making their mark at New Zealand's biggest running celebration.
'Come out in force and see two bloody good teams put on a show'
The Bay of Plenty Steamers are favourites to lift the Mitre 10 Cup championship title.
Roaming dogs that killed cats in Tauranga still at large
"I cry just talking about what happened:" Tearful pet owner.
Bryan Gould: Children are the innocent casualties of war
Children should not have to suffer the trials of war and discontent.
Investigations launched after three vehicles torched
Both police and Fire and Emergency have labelled the incident 'suspicious'.
Only one team unbeaten in Baywide Cup cricket
Greerton lead the competition after beating Te Puke in a top-of-the-table match.
Bay of Plenty Steamers fans raring to go for home final
The Steamers smashed Manawatu 64-3 in the semifinal on Friday night.
Snuggle up with someone special in a daybed at the movies
Event Cinemas is offering a cosy experience to movie-goers.