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Tauranga's $9m state house spend-up

New state houses: Where they are and why critics say they aren't coming fast enough.

House fire in Mount Maunganui

The fire was not being treated as suspicious.

Medicinal cannabis to be grown on Matakana Island

Mahana Island Therapies has been granted a medicinal cannabis licence to grow on island.

Silver medals for Tauranga athletes at international comp

And there is plenty to look forward to in 2020.

Fresh tragedy for White Island medical staff: Hero nurse killed

Family and friends mourn loss of much-loved nurse.

Measles: Number of cases in the Bay drops

Fewer confirmed cases of measles suggested there had been a decrease in cases.

Decision ends year-long 'dog's breakfast' of a process

'I'm very, very, very happy that it's finally happened.'

Chasing another title: Rotorua's Peri Marks new Te Puna coach

Te Puna's push for back-to-back Baywide Premier titles will be led by a new head coach.

Shed blown apart, ambulance crushed as wild weather hampers the Bay

Extensive damage was reported by locals as wild weather swept the region.

Tauranga's no Grinch when it comes to the Foodbank appeal

The Christmas Appeal was taking in greater numbers of donations than ever.

Fire crews rush to top of Mauao - for clouds

But that isn't the only odd thing our crews have been called out to lately!

'Long overdue': $100m courthouse rebuild cautiously welcomed

A $100m new courthouse for Tauranga is expected to be operational in mid-2025.

'They kept calling their names': Emotions high as ship docks

Returning passengers said unnerving clues made them realise tourists wouldn't return.

Government still mulling White Island probe

Prime Minister has announced a $5m fund for businesses in Whakatāne and Westland.

Traffic hot spots revealed as NZTA warns of summer snarl ups

Motorists should prepare for the roads to be busier than normal.

White Island eruption: ex-mayor wants tours to continue

"It has major ramifications if they're shut." Ex-Whakatāne mayor Tony Bonne

Wet and wild: Thunderstorms to batter the Bay of Plenty

The dismal weather was brought on by a low over the Tasman Sea.

Fighting fatbergs: Blockages down 40pc after campaign

"Wet wipes lurk in pipes and bind with fat to create rock-hard fatbergs."