Tauranga needs 5000 more homes, but 'critical' development still years away
Tolley 'frustrated' as long timelines continue for project that could house 15,550.
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'Old, bad habit': Man helped give stranger CPR, then stole his bank cards
The defendant has appeared in the Tauranga District Court on dishonesty charges.
Greerton road closed after car crash, one person taken to hospital
The crash was reported to the police around 1.40pm.
'We love to be able to do our bit': Hundreds turn out of Zorb's can-for-a-ride day
More than 1750 cans were collected for the local foodbank.
Triple the limit at 10am: Drink drivers blowing 'ridiculous' levels
'These people are sharing the roads with our family, our friends, and our colleagues.'
Regional council considering staged sell-down of port shares
The council has a 54.14 per cent shareholding in the port.
Tommy Wilson: Strap in for three years of unsettled political weather
OPINION: We could collapse into a chaos not seen in this country before.
Road closed: One dead in crash near Tauranga
Emergency services were called to the scene about 5.35am.
Coll triumphs at home, fiancée Nele Gilis takes women’s title
The New Zealand Squash Open has seen a fairytale finish.
Squash: Paul Coll through to New Zealand Open Men’s final
Coll is set to face England’s Marwan ElShorbagy, who is ranked eighth in the world.
Man arrested after wallet and bank cards allegedly go missing during a person suffering medical event
$600 was spent after thief raided a crashed car.
'Determined not to give up': Mum with terminal cancer faces $66k drug bill
'This is the end of the road unless I get Avastin.'
Young boy donates all his coins in food drive
Nearly 4000 items were donated in the Lakes area alone.
Opinion: Stop treating renters like naughty children
Opinion: Being a renter is an expensive and stressful business.
Christmas Appeal donations crack $100K with two weeks to go
Meanwhile, the demand for goods has spiked 34 per cent from two years ago.
Transport boss leaves council amid restructuring
Transport team restructured, with $1.5b worth of transport projects planned for the city.
'Unimaginable': Whānau of Harley Shrimpton in 'extreme shock and disbelief'
A man has appeared in court after Shrimpton's body was found near Tauranga this week.
Heavy industry to stay at Mount Maunganui but with stricter controls
A Te Whatu Ora report said poor air quality was creating significant health risk.
New gambling policy for Tauranga adopted despite warning
Venues will now be able to move away from high-deprivation areas in the city.
Footy club faces $136k bill, croquet $24.5k: Fears big fee hike will sink groups
Tauranga City Council says it wants a fairer fee system for using facilities and reserves.
NZ Open: Coll makes triumphant return to Tauranga
New Zealand Squash Open is being held at Tauranga's Mercury Baypark Arena.
'Lit up the night sky': Large house fire in Tauranga
Crews were called just before midnight.
'Just lovely': Kindness pours in for man robbed of wallet, card after crash
'Frustration and worry is still there and we are trying to remain positive.'
Body of missing man Harley Shrimpton found, homicide probe launched
The Tauranga man had been missing since November 3.
Tauranga crash near Harbour Bridge: Lane blockage cleared
The crash was reported to police at 2.35pm.
Christmas Movie in the Park 'blew all expectations out of the water'
The Hits Christmas in the Park screened The Grinch to around 1000 people.
'They have lost almost everything': Pet dies in family home blaze
The fire ravaged a Pāpāmoa home on Monday.
'Despicable': Thief steals wallet of crash victim receiving CPR on roadside, $600 gone from account
'To be honest, I’m disgusted... how is that okay?"
Al fresco dining to cost Tauranga businesses - council
Street dining in Tauranga is going to cost businesses across the city.
Man escapes court dock and jumps into harbour
He was arrested after making his way back to shore.
Council hits pause on new closing times for CBD bars
Tauranga’s alcohol policy to be revisited in the New Year.
Person found dead in central Tauranga
Police were called to a toilet block about 6am.
Pāpāmoa Beach house fire: Investigator returning to scene
Multiple crews were called to the blaze.
Watch: 'Run Forrest, run' - Police chase after man in handcuffs
'He was apprehended after a brief pursuit on foot,' police said.