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Pāpāmoa FC's female contingent is growing but a lack of facilities stymieing the sport.
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Revealed: The city that's a hotbed for dog attacks
The part of town with the most recorded incidents can also be revealed.
Investigation finds both vessels liable for boat collision off Tauranga coast
The small fishing boat collided with a shipping liner in July last year.
'Appalling' white supremacist flyers target Labour MPs' office
Expert says attack part of a concerning trend of white supremacists targeting politicians.
'Hard decision': Rich lister's record $10.2m sale of Mt Maunganui apartment
The penthouse price beats the previous record sale of a Mount home for $9.5m in July 2021.
Dumping ground: Residents angry after years of inaction from Kāinga Ora
While illegal dumping happens everywhere, it is the final straw for some residents.
Residents angry after years of inaction from Kāinga Ora
Residents are frustrated with lack of action from Kāinga Ora in Tauranga suburb.
Tenants booted from beachfront home after one ran brothel, other spat on landlord
One of the tenants worked as a prostitute at the property, with men arriving at all hours
In the slow lane: Driver licence test waits cause concern
Advocates concerned about impact of long licence test wait times on young drivers.
Ex-drug kingpin on gun seizures: 'The worst guns' are still with 'the worst people'
Gun Safe was introduced in March 2019 to record police encounters with firearms.
Simon Bridges' advice for successor, and why he wouldn't change a thing
The National MP hopes his replacement will 'keep it real'.
'It saves lives': Kristie Purton could still be alive if Trikafta was available
The second 'Cystic Sister' died in 2019 from cystic fibrosis.
'I'm trapped': Mum and kids live in camp unit for two years as rents rise
Campgrounds, backpackers, RV businesses inundated with desperate home-seekers.
Group behind white supremacist flyers claims it is 'deeply embedded' in NZ
But an expert says he does not believe the claim.
Death threats from schoolboys: Bus drivers may boycott notorious stop
Racial abuse from schoolchildren has left some drivers in tears.
Q&A: Fury in the suburbs - is NZ getting more extreme?
Senior journo David Fisher answers your questions about violent talk and fake news.
Sister of murder-accused admits perverting course of justice
The charge relates to the death of a 5 year old in Te Puna in November.
'No one is listening': Lifestyle village residents claim rates 'unjust'
"We are just being hammered from all angles - but the council is the worst culprit."
'She could have been paralysed': St John apologises after two-hour wait for ambulance
Injured footballer lay in agony on field with no pain relief.
Local Focus: The Mauao Ranger: The man with the 'coolest job'
From managing Mauao's walking tracks to its ecology, meet the man with 'the coolest job'.
Rob Rattenbury: New Zealanders haven't had their freedom denied
OPINION: It seemed every unhappy soul in the country got together for a major whinge.
Kiwi startup raises $37m, expands business with social media giant
Legal tech takes Manhattan.
One seriously injured in Pāpāmoa football match
Emergency services were called about the incident in Pāpāmoa around 11.30am.
'Ugly underbelly': White supremacist flyers left in mailboxes
An expert describes the flyers as "sad, misinformed and misguided".
Dr Tony Farrell: Why I'm concerned about long Covid
OPINION: You may be playing Covid roulette if you feel you should 'just get it over with'.
Treaty threat: Battle to move Tauranga racecourse, create regional venue with Rotorua
Preferred options for the future of Tauranga Racecourse are released, with no racecourse.
'Chopper' faces death row: Dog owner in court after vet attack
Helen Fraser's Rottweiler allegedly attacked a Tauranga vet in October last year.
Exotic plant smuggler: Man fined $5K after trying to import overseas plants
Scott Peters attempted to import eight international plants into the country.
'Ugly': Residents slam Tauranga's proposed civic revamp
Some residents say a museum is important but others fear it could be a 'white elephant'.
Thinking about a pay rise? Why now is a great time to ask
Employment experts give their tips on how to ask for a pay rise.
'Humbled': Jan Tinetti will run in Tauranga by-election, date announced
The by-election will take place on June 18.
Rawiri Waititi: Māori should be paid a pension from age 57
There is support and opposition to the idea to lower NZ Super eligibility for Māori.
Two brothers have the same condition. But only one can get $330k 'miracle' drug
One brother says it's a 'kick in the guts' knowing he could not get the drug.