Celebrity rugby event in Mount Maunganui aims to help youth 'flying solo'
'Fun vibes and a kōrero' are the central themes for the outreach event at Blake Park.
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Writer on life’s last chapter: ‘Live life while you can ... time is short’
The Tauranga mother and journalist is in palliative care.
“Ripping a heart out of the community”: Council to end kindergarten's lease
One of Tauranga’s oldest kindergartens is facing an uncertain future.
Problems at upmarket retirement village, chimneys stripped as delays hamper schist shipment from China
"About 60 or 70 chimneys that need cladding,"
Ten new homes for working whānau: 'We can call this our forever home'
The whānau, who moved from Ōpōtiki, said the home would help provide 'a new future'.
'Vital' for survival: Plea to keep dogs away from nesting dotterels
The next few weeks are considered to be vital for the birds.
Links Ave partially reopened in time for Christmas
A controversial Mount Maunganui road closure will be partially removed
Schist happens: Watch out, Santa
Santa could contend with defective schist chimneys this Christmas.
‘We won’t take it lying down’ - Tauranga Croquet Club
Club members are 'disturbed and concerned' they may have to relocate.
More than 200 cars expected to turn out for 20th Tauranga Toy Run
"We’re asking people to donate puzzles, books and activity games."
Tauranga rental prices at 'all time high' as single mum moving faces $200 increase
The mother said she will need someone else to move in to help pay the rent.
The mow down: Looking after region's 2200 Eden Park's worth of lawn
Teams in the districts regularly mow the equivalent of about 2200 rugby fields.
'Not a hate crime': Arsonists who torched LGBTQ+ drop-in centre sentenced
Judge: 'What happened the day was related to these two men’s mental health state.'
Retirement giant Arvida Group pushes up interim profit
More than 250 new units being built in big expansion.
'Immense frustration': National leader reflects on dairy owner death during Tauranga visit
Luxon says NZ is going in the wrong direction
Bay builders' work recognised at national awards
The builders of two Tauranga properties shared what it felt like to win.
'Nationally significant': Progress for NZ Land Wars project at Gate Pā
'Regardless of how we feel ... the good, bad, and the ugly, it’s our history'
Bay of Plenty dairy owners share fears as nationwide vigil for slain Auckland worker takes place
Dairies nationwide will be closing their doors between 12.30pm and 2.30pm to protest.
'No-brainer': Three-time cancer survivor calls for changes to travel assistance scheme
The Government has spent more than $31m on the scheme to July 2022.
Biz bites: Xero Small Business Insights' latest data shows growth for Bay of Plenty firms
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Friday crew: Local commits 13 years to volunteering - and he's only 30
Tom Hardie enjoys helping those who need food.
Mark Lister: Does the FTX collapse spell doom for crypto?
COMMENT: For those who feel the need to have a punt, don’t bet the farm.
PMG Funds celebrates 30 years, CEO 10 years at the helm
PMG Funds is celebrating 30 years in business, and its CEO a decade at the helm.
Patient finds black mould in hospital seclusion room
The hospital says it's the first time mould has been reported in the building.
'Like someone twisting a knife in my back': Retiree's two-year wait for surgery
Hospital team 'working hard' to increase the number of patients being seen.
Region's top athletes acknowledged at sports awards
Olympians, Commonwealth Games athletes and coaches were among the winners.
Te Puke Highway lane closure to start next week
Works are expected to take two weeks, weather dependent.
Zoe Hunter: Age is no barrier to keeping fit - my dad is proof
My dad jumped in the boxing ring at age 58, and I couldn't be prouder.
Opinion: Reasons why 16-year-olds should be allowed to vote
OPINION: There is nothing dangerous about the act of voting, at least not in New Zealand.
Blood and power: Green light for shared $16 million new city building
Building consent valued issues for $16m for a five-story office building.
After the Gib crisis: Govt unveils new building materials taskforce
'We know we are facing a period of global turmoil,' says Woods.
Court date set in council's bid to recoup $20m costs for failed car park
The Harington Transport Hub had already cost $19m when construction was abandoned.
Opinion: Lowering voting age wise for NZ's future
OPINION: When you consider the things young people can already do, this just makes sense.