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NZ timber exporter Sequal signs big Saudi deal
The deal was signed in November and would move to its next level this year.
Tourist fatally injured on Moutohorā Island named
Police have named the 73-year-old tourist
Taupō crash victim died doing what he loved - riding motorcycles
Colin Stephenson, 59, was one of 27 people killed on New Zealand roads last week.
Cold, wet and bruised but alive: Rescuers tell how they found missing man
Kevin Lipinski had been missing for about 17 hours when he was found on Sunday morning.
Police investigate after child seriously injured in Tauranga
The child has been transferred to Starship Hospital following serious injuries.
Tourist's fatal fall on Moutohorā (Whale) Island
Tourist fell while on a guided trip of Moutohorā Island.
Tauranga teen reels in possible world record catch
Otumoetai College student 'stoked' with his catch and hoping for a double world record.
More police seek counselling for trauma on the job
The number of police seeking professional help after trauma on the job has tripled.
Five Bay of Plenty rugby players named in NZ Under 20 team
NZ Under 20s coach Craig Philpott names five Bay players in team.
Western Bay of Plenty facing a drought
The rest of the Bay of Plenty was just under the margin in extremely dry conditions.
Hundreds get first look at new mega-mall
Some woke early to get their place in line at Tauranga Crossing.
Tauranga's retail begging ban called 'inhumane'
Not everyone is happy about the new bylaw. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Report rules no drone but Vaughan 'happy to be alive'
Former TV journalist was forced to emergency land after his windshield shattered.
Local Focus: Tauranga's retail begging ban is 'inhumane'
Not everyone is happy about the new bylaw. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Crowds expected at Tauranga H&M opening
Tauranga outlet will be the chain's fifth store in New Zealand.
Police launch homicide probe after 17-month-old Tauranga girl dies
Sadie-Leigh Gardner died in Starship Hospital last Friday.
Friends build wheelchair-friendly home for father-of-two
Friends and community-spirited tradies all pitched in to build the special house.
Customers to be hit in pocket from minimum wage hike, warn businesses
The hourly rate will increase again to $20 by 2021.
Tauranga trio represent Warriors in NRL Touch Premiership
Tauranga touch players named in the Warriors team in the NRL Touch Premiership.
Drone ruled out as cause of broadcaster's plane crash: CAA
No evidence of drone, CAA says.
Greerton Cricket Club represent ND at national champs
Greerton to battle for top New Zealand cricket club status
Vietnamese students to study at Bay of Plenty schools
Two Bay of Plenty schools are thrilled to be involved with the new government scholarship.
Rising rents hit Tauranga's most vulnerable
Rents in Tauranga continue to jump as demand outstrips supply.
Holiday hotspots: Inside the bach boom
Property price rises at resort towns outstrip city increases.
Local Focus: Chinese cultural showcase coming to Te Puke
The free event will be held from 10am Saturday. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tauranga well represented in New Zealand Sailing team
Tauranga is well represented in New Zealand's Sailing team.
Shocked neighbours: 'This is normally a nice neighbourhood'
The Tauranga child was transported to Starship Hospital in Auckland.
Wheelie fast: Tauranga driver tows bin across city and on highway
A driver of a Ford Ranger drove around Tauranga towing a rubbish bin.
Critical injuries after car rolls at corner of Pyes Pa Rd and SH36
A car rolled in southbound lane shortly before 10am.
Loud noises, rubbish, freeloading - the case against freedom camping
Loud music, drug use, disturbing noises, rubbish such as dirty nappies and used condoms.
Victoria Grant to coach Tokyo Phoenix
Rotorua's Victoria Grant will coach the Tokyo Phoenix in Japan.
Outspoken principal Pat Newman joins Teaching Council
Whangārei principal Pat Newman elected to Teaching Council.