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Straight out of Kawerau: NZ Sevens' new recruit
The All Blacks Sevens' new signing was a late bloomer, but he is making up for lost time.
'Making the world a better place: Pride Picnic returns to Tauranga
"Pride is for everyone and pride looks different for everyone."
Music moguls' double meaning for their Greenroom
And they say it's best served with ice and music.
Tauranga Foodbank Christmas Appeal off to ripper start
"People are reacting to the plight of the community:" Foodbank manager.
NZTA U-turn signals hope for Bayfair underpass fight
There is hope for supporters of keeping the Bayfair underpass.
'Is this spam?' Local Hero's reaction to surprise nomination
"I thought, 'What on earth is this? Has my email been hacked?"
Monica Cantwell murder: When Mt Maunganui lost its innocence
It's been 30 years since Monica Cantwell was murdered on Mauao.
New Tauranga council to vote on future of controversial begging ban
Should it stay or should it go?
Summer's here! A rain-free weekend before downpours next week
Most of the northern and eastern coast of the North Island will enjoy a sunny weekend.
'Toxic' workplace: Manager hits out at DHB in scathing report
Unit 'negative, anxiety-provoking and a place where you just 'shut up and put up'.'
Tauranga CBD set to light up with festive spirit
The city streets are set to get Christmas decorations.
A future of healthy smiles for Western Bay oral health challenge winners
Children learnt about oral hygiene in the challenge.
Takitimu Dr partially blocked after caravan breakdown
A wheel had fallen off the caravan.
'There's something not quite right': Investigation into Tauranga transport hub
What went wrong and how will remain a mystery, for now.
Fight expected for last round of qualifying play in BOP Cup
Tauranga Boys' and Bayleys Central Indians look set to meet in the Bay of Plenty Plate,
Tauranga Community Foodbank launches regular giving programme
The foodbank's answer to "What's For Tea"?
'Cracked and lumpy': Flash flood causes road damage
A significant water main break caused water to spill over The Mall at Pilot Bay.
BOP Cricket: Developing the province's emerging talent
They may be young but there's plenty of experience in the ND development side.
Two Tauranga businesses win national employer awards
The awards celebrate organisations that are designing great employee experiences.
Road partially closed after 'flash flood' in Mount Maunganui
"It was like a flash flood. The water almost reached car doors."
Spate of stolen number plates prompts action
Police and Pāpāmoa Community Patrol are working together to foil thefts.
Tauranga residents urged to save water as weather heats up
Early hot weather has already resulted in higher water demands than normal.
'Disaster': Tauranga's $24m transport hub in limbo
The delayed CBD project is the latest in a series of council woes.
Another career milestone reached for Kaleb Trask
And he hopes to continue his professional career for many years to come.
He couldn't leave the house. Now he's a national award winner
"Every day was a huge struggle ... I was battling my own mind."
Guest opinion: Motiti battle a victory for marine reserves
Court of Appeal decision is a win for Motiti.
Man killed in Awakeri crash named
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
Awwww! 'Smokey' saved after brush with bush fire
Crews were called to a minor vegetation fire about 5.50pm yesterday in Maketu.
Serious injuries: Road closed after Tauranga crash
Matapihi Rd is blocked as a result of the crash.
Son's grief for father: 'It still feels raw and surreal'
A Whangamata resident has died in a boating accident over the weekend.
Bay of Plenty community gems glow at Local Hero of the Year awards
The awards ceremony at Classic Flyers Museum honoured more than 20 local heroes.