Mauao vandalism draws local outrage
"These signs are there to help locals and manuhiri [visitors] enjoy this iconic taonga."
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Mana wave brings smiles amid traffic delays
Comments on social media have been overwhelmingly positive.
Years of complaints over Tauranga school teacher’s actions
A former student has requested a formal inquiry into the actions of Pinky Green.
Commuter ferry could set sail in Tauranga
Auckland water taxi company is prepared to build two ferries if council subsidises fares.
Watch: Potential 'tragedy' avoided as launch comes to aid of struggling waka
The small vessel was being blown out to sea with a torn sail and six on board.
Sobs as man found guilty of sexually abusing partner's nieces and nephews
The Crown told the jury the five cousins were “genuine, believable witnesses”.
What I eat every day: A physio's tips to optimise your diet and exercise
Advice for how to harness your health and live better for longer.
Mount residents 'furious' at decision on high-rise rules
'If ... it was a normal democracy, there’s no way that that would get ruled in.'
Mark Lister: Sell in May and go away?
OPINON: There are definitely a few reasons to think we might get a few bumps in the road.
Darcy Ungaro: Your money’s worth with cycles and superstition
Opinion: Can our net wealth really change with the weather?
Mayoral contender Mahé Drysdale to commute from Cambridge if he wins
'I’m still very passionate about the city. I love it, being where I grew up.'
Mongrel Mob killer probed for allegedly posting photo of victim’s body online days before trial
Police believe the disturbing image was 'clearly meant to intimidate' witnesses.
'Debilitating and stuck': When intrusive thoughts become OCD
Inside the often misunderstood mental health condition.
Bayleys honours its top achievers
The awards were held at Tauranga's Mercury Baypark Arena.
'I did not do that, sir': Five cousins say man sexually abused them, including after church
One aunty said when she was told of the alleged abuse, she read Bible verses to the man.
Tauranga election: Who's running and what you need to know about voting
It's the first election since 2019 when councillors were replaced by commissioners.
Nominations close today for Tauranga's first council election in nearly five years
The last council was sacked in 2021 by then-Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta.
'Baffling': Dad slates govt decision delay building Ōmokoroa a high school
Father says he'll move rather than make his kids bus up to 90 minutes into Tauranga.
Phone data, text message seal meth-making man's fate
Cellphone data put accused man at property where methamphetamine was being made.
Child injured in Pyes Pa crash discharged from hospital
The crash on Cheyne Rd was reported about 4.11pm.
Commission pushes on for taller buildings in Mount Maunganui
Commissioners reject recommendation from independent panel.
Myrtle rust: Mount golf club to fell three pōhutukawa, check nearly 400 trees
About 800 trees are planted on the privately owned 18-hole golf course.
Stories from 56 years of fostering: Part two
'The hardest part is when you see them return or go back to the parent...'
Revealed: 13 properties council might sell to fund $306m civic project
A 'popular' free car park in a shopping district is one of them.
Election hopeful accused of 'dog-whistle politics'
Response to complaint about page user's moko kauae 'barcode' comment criticised.
Prolific burglar goes on crime spree while on parole to pay for drug debt
Jamie Downard was living in Te Awamutu after being granted parole.
'I got used to it' teenage boy says of alleged abuse
The teenage boy is one of five cousins who were allegedly abused by their aunt's partner.
Mount Maunganui assault accused appears in court
Police said a man with torso injuries was recovering in hospital.
Boatie plucked from dinghy after abandoning burning boat
A man was found in a rubber dinghy after abandoning a burning boat.
'Stay clear': Clean-up continues after new oil slick sightings
The clean-up involves monitoring absorbent booms.
'I went into shock': Tauranga woman overwhelmed by $1m Lotto win
'I have a thousand things running through my mind.'
Police appeal to drone operator near fatal crash scene
One person died in the three-vehicle crash on Sunday.