'We expect a vast improvement': Decision on bar's licence renewal bid
There were concerns over inexperienced staff in charge and an alleged serious assault.
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Judge intervenes after 14-year-old girl faced second night in police cells
A lawyer says social workers are spending the night with youths as there are no beds.
'Black Christmas': Devastated orchard owners count cost of fire
'It’s so sad because Christmas is coming and suddenly we have this. It’s unbelievable.'
Jammin! School kids crowned national champs
Mount Maunganui Primary School Jump Jam team are the national champions
Tauranga's new bus service: $5 fare arrives in 2025 after trial success
Tauranga's new on-demand bus service is hugely popular but fares will rise to cover costs.
The 'super' food initiative ensuring elderly don't go without food
Partnering with the foodbank, Super Support is wraparound support for those aged 65 over
Police will remain at gang funerals if illegal behaviour occurring, minister says
Fourteen people were arrested and multiple firearms were seized during yesterday's tangi.
'Greatest gift ever': Man given weeks to live thrives two years later thanks to new heart
'That feeling of life, it was just incredible.'
Gang funerals: 'Totally unacceptable' for police to set up checkpoint outside cemetery, kuia says
A kuia confronted police monitoring a Mongrel Mob tangi in Bay of Plenty.
Tauranga gang funerals: Police make 14 arrests and seize guns, vehicles
At one point, police were confronted by a kuia who criticised them for parking too close.
KEVIN! Christmas Movie in the Park returns on Saturday with a 90s classic
The event, in its third year, is supporting Tauranga Community Foodbank.
Tauranga Business Awards finalists revealed, voting now open
The industry change makers and inspiring role models that are up for an award.
The first results are in: How satisfied is Tauranga with its new council?
And is new Mayor Mahé Drysdale happy with the report card?
New Mount skatepark to host national skateboarding event
Tauranga to host Skateboard Nationals in March 2025, showcasing top Kiwi skateboarders.
'Hugely inspiring': Teen rugby player hopes to follow in footsteps of All Black Sam Cane
'He has shown an example to kids from our school that it is achievable.'
Tauranga council tight-lipped after marine precinct sale halted
The council is taking legal advice as it decides next steps for the marine precinct deal.
Need 'never stops': Bay needs 2500+ blood and plasma donations by Christmas
Mobile donation drives will be 'making it as easy as possible for people to donate'.
Property Insider: $244k bill for Gulf Harbour Country Club’s owner; Here comes Santa Claus
It's the most wonderful time of the year, especially when Precinct goes tree generous.
'Positive to see': Foodbank donations tracking similar to last year
Tauranga Te Papa Rotary Club is the latest group to throw support behind the foodbank
Tauranga waterfront’s new playground is opening - and Santa’s invited
There will be food, fun and games - and a jolly man in a red suit.
Students 'in tears': Proposal to axe 'invaluable' apprenticeship
The Waipā campus in Rotorua is 'the only facility of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere'.
Opinion: Beware, not all mortgage rate drops will follow OCR cuts
OPINION: Mark Lister warns: 'Not all rates will fall equally' despite recent OCR cuts.
Thomas races to more Baypark success
Elias Dykstra wins second round of Super Stock series in tight competition.
Five injured in two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 near Ōpōtiki
Three fire trucks have been dispatched to the scene.
Marine precinct sale stopped after interim injunction granted
The council has also been served with judicial review proceedings.
'Tragic that it’s still needed': How demand for this service has changed in 33 years
'It used to be very much income-based ... that's changed.'
Community boards facing axe
Western Bay of Plenty District could have fewer councillors to vote for next election.
'He's a beast': 15yo Kiwi runner sets world-best time
Tauranga teenager beats 3000m world record for 15-year-olds.
Liquor stores caught selling to minors
A tavern operating without a duty manager also found in breach.
A day at the foodbank: 'A lot of fun, a lot of problem-solving, and a lot of kindness'
What our reporter learned from spending a day volunteering with a vital community service.
Dad describes evacuation as 'intense' wildfire threatened homes
Firefighters remain at the scene two days later dealing with flare-ups.
'Feel the wairua': $300k sculpture by Rotorua artist unveiled in Tauranga CBD
A 7-tonne sculpture by a has been unveiled in Tauranga's Red Square.