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'Happiest she's ever been': Train tragedy victim's whānau visit her school
'It will live in my heart for the rest of my life - I will never forget that tribute.'
'Shocked': Grandfather's new iPad stolen from car he was sitting in
Man's granddaughter says he had been putting money aside for the new tablet.
Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on National’s plan to ban cellphones
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Anchored freight ship MV Achilles Bulker back in port
The ship lost its rudder more than two weeks ago.
‘Hostility on the sideline’: Netball spectators warned over aggressive behaviour
A mum who saw an adult belittling a 12yo umpire says bad conduct can make kids quit sport.
'Clever and courageous': Sir Paul Adams receives top business honour
"Paul is a very clever and courageous businessman."
Council investigating ‘total unnecessary destruction’ of beautified Pāpāmoa walkway
Riparian planting and eels have been dug up in 'failed' efforts to better stormwater flow.
'Big fan of K-pop': Student to feature in Korean reality TV show
Students will be filmed over eight days as they stay with a host family.
‘Genuinely sincere guy’: Former councillor dies leaving lasting legacy for city
He is remembered as a loyal friend and tireless advocate.
New tourism venture for well-known oyster farm
The Ōhope oyster farm's new owners have big plans.
Whānau of 'outgoing, special' girl killed by train tell of grief
'It’s so sad that she went so early in her life.'
'You’re kidding me': The story behind the mystery driveway pole
The team was laughing about it, not realising one of their own was responsible.
Resignation triggers $23k byelection in Western Bay
Nominations will open on Thursday.
Defence Force called in as 'commercial explosives' found
Police received the report on Monday and alerted the NZDF.
High hoops: Interest in women's basketball grows as pro league plays second season
'Already, we have had an interest in our Whai players from national and overseas scouts.'
Crash and roadworks cause major delays
A crash on SH29A and “various roadworks” are causing large traffic delays in the city.
Residents fear being forced from their homes
'I’m actually staggered that mandatory acquisition can happen in New Zealand.'
Artworks unveiled in milestone moment at Thirty Eight Elizabeth
Specially conceived artworks by master carver Whare Thompson have been unveiled.
'Precious resource': Business convicted of unlawfully taking millions of litres of groundwater
The company faces a hefty fine.
Iwi plans to import transportable homes for Māori living in 'appalling' conditions
The homes would have three bedrooms and cost up to $170,000.
'A real chance': Siblings take BMX skills to world stage
'I feel like I have a real chance'.
12 Questions: Tauranga Arts Festival’s Shane Bosher
He wants this festival to be accessible to everyone, "irrespective of their bank balance".
Train-tragedy widower calls for safer crossings after child's 'unnecessary' death
He says 'minimum' safety improvement should be 'some kind of gate' at the crossing.
Mark Lister: Two simple rules for successful share investing
Opinion: If you follow these two rules, it’s hard to go wrong.
'Amazing blessing': AI-enhanced Māori history short film premieres
A red carpet and 'Horiwood' sign greeted guests at the film's premiere in Tauranga.
'Went over the cliff': Three-vehicle crash on SH29A ends in flames
A vehicle has gone over a cliff and another caught fire.
Region's best building apprentices named
Awards were held at the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club on Thursday night.
Crews called to 'well alight' house fire
Emergency services were called to the scene just before 8am.
New social circus programme helping students 'live their best life'
Students with special needs learn how to juggle balls and scarves.
Revealed: The toll road that will be first to have its charges lifted - and when
The road has earned $65.7 million since 2015.
Girl, 11, killed after being hit by a train named
Police have referred her death to the coroner.