Tahiti to Tauranga: 'Momentous step' as region to welcome first cruise ship
It is the first time since the pandemic began a cruise ship has docked in Tauranga.
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Fowl play: 'Culprit' for city's major power outage revealed
Transpower said birds were unfortunately an "ongoing challenge".
Sonya Bateson: What kind of adults are impoverished children going to grow up to be?
OPINION: Things seem a lot harder now than when I was a child, writes Sonya Bateson.
Power restored to thousands of Tauranga customers
Thirty-five thousand properties were affected by the outage.
Slow start to spring for housing market as prices drop, but agents optimistic
'Hopefully we're coming out of a difficult time but who knows with interest rates.'
The region where armed offenders squad callouts have spiked
A sign Government has let gun crime get out of control, or that it's taking a harder line?
More than 40,000 properties without power in Tauranga
More than 40,000 homes are without power in the Tauranga and Katikati regions tonight.
Special ferry service to celebrate first cruise ship to Tauranga
Get in early for a special ferry service.
Letters: CBD parking decision driving everyone to suburbs
OPINION: Our readers have their say.
'Fantastic' but 'overdue': National promises to extend breast screening
Australia, France and the UK already offer free breast cancer screening to women up to 74.
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: What we need to do to prevent loss of another Malachi
OPINION: For three nights I have not been able to sleep.
'This is a significant error of law': Crown on appealing teen rapist Jayden Meyer's sentence
His lawyer says the Crown is only reacting to public outrage.
Busy month for rescue helicopter
The rescue service carried out 30 missions in September.
'Less invested': Why council's voting rate plummeted to 26 per cent
As national voter turnout hits record low, one expert suggests ways to turn it up.
Bus drivers wages boosted in bid to tackle shortages
The decision was made to attract overseas drivers and tackle shortages.
Felix Desmarais: My tribute to Kathy, and how to honour her memory
OPINION: In memory of Kathy, please get checked for breast cancer this month.
'Diabolical': Eighty-six per cent of restaurants understaffed - survey
'I've got school kids doing dishes for $21.20 as a minimum or more.'
Western Bay's new mayor James Denyer: 'I hope to be judged on my performance'
'I think I have the skills and experience to make a difference.'
Young sports club eyes Olympic future
The Tauranga Tridents' triumphant success is a measure of one man.
'Close call': 7 votes separate Māori candidates in regional council race
Progress results are in for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.
'Like a Third World country': Local concerned about 'scruffy' suburb
Long time Mount Maunganui local says the place has never looked so bad.
'There is a lot of demand': Rental boss says Tauranga bucking regional trend
Tauranga's median weekly rents fell from July to August and are now at $635.
Online retailer collapses owing millions
Tauranga company Inspiry put into liquidation owing more than $2m to creditors.
'Healing also comes with difficult stories': Tauranga artist's painting of Queen removed from exhibition
The artist removed her other four works from the expo in response to the decision.
Garry Webber feels no one over 75 should run for local govt
The outgoing mayor reflects on his tenure and looks forward to retirement.
'We want love, peace and unity': Local Iranians call for prayers as protests continue
"I always ask my friends to pray. It's the key to everything."
Foodstuffs and Linkt Community Trust to open social supermarket in Ōtūmoetai
The Ōtūmoetai Social Supermarket is set to open on November 1.
Fancy a trip to Samoa or Tonga? Get vaccinated against the flu or Covid
A preventative healthcare event is taking place at the Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre.
'A significant milestone': First cruise ship arriving in Tauranga next weekend
The Majestic Princess arrives in Tauranga at 5.30am on October 15 and departs at 5.15pm.
Tauranga library showing historic stained glass windows
Other stained glass panels are stored at Tauranga City Council's Heritage Collection.
Retailers say axing of free parking is 'ridiculous'
Retailers and shoppers slam Tauranga city's new on-street parking changes.
Waterlogged fields and flooded paddocks: Farmers to weather more rain next week
NIWA recorded rainfall was 149 per cent higher than normal in September.
Luke Kirkness: We need to get on board with inter-regional rail
OPINION: NZ needs to stop thinking about current solutions and look into the future.
Subscribers weigh in on man filling in potholes himself
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.