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'Time to crack on': Nats' Rutherford looks ahead as Mt Maunganui MP
Tom Rutherford beat Labour’s Rhieve Grey by 14,059 votes in the new electorate.
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'Only realistic option': Rotorua officer justified in firing 14 shots, IPCA finds
None of the 14 shots hit the driver, who was wanted for serious offending.
Parent says students 'force-fed radical left ideology' after Greens candidate attended awards
The candidate was invited as an 'inspirational leader', the principal says.
Election 2026: Your guide to the Bay of Plenty candidates
A one-stop shop for candidate profiles in your electorate.
Fewer ministers, ministries will improve accountability and affordability – Luxton
The Act list MP and Mt Maunganui candidate was elected to Parliament in 2023.
Candidate says her party only needs one term to sort NZ's problems
NZ Loyal's Mt Maunganui candidate Greer Young says the party wants one Parliamentary term.
Why should Tauranga vote for Animal Justice's Sam Connely?
Connely wants an independent commissioner to represent animals.
'Succession plan': Independent candidate eye forming new party if elected
Dr Tim Maltby is a regional councillor and the sole independent in the Tauranga race.
Green candidate: People come to NZ for the forests, not the cities
Westhead says Pāpāmoa needs tsunami evacuation options.
'I didn’t know I wanted this job': Why a councillor is running for MP
NZ First's Tracey Coxhead is standing in the new Mt Manganui electorate.
Free public transport 'will make the city liveable', says Tauranga candidate
Opportunities Party candidate Michael Carter says he's a problem-solver.
Learning support co-ordinators for every school by 2028, Rutherford vows
The Mt Maunganui candidate says a National government will keep inflation under control.
Candidate's 'baseline': Kids shouldn't go hungry in the Bay of 'Plenty'
Labour's Mt Maunganui candidate Rhieve Grey says he wants to represent the 'have-nots'.
Tauranga is beautiful but 'not an equal city for everyone' - Tinetti
The Labour candidate and List MP has been in Parliament since 2017.
'I’ve stood up for them': Why MP says Tauranga should re-elect him
National's Sam Uffindell says the Govt has achieved a lot for the city in three years.
Bay of Plenty students discuss election issues
A Priority One survey found students were concerned with the cost of living and education.
Meth testing nearly doubles for Bay of Plenty company since new rules
One landlord paid $30,000 to replace carpet, curtains, paint and fixtures.
What makes your candidates tick? Binged TV shows, music tastes under scrutiny
Tauranga Business Chamber hosted candidates for a rubbing-shoulders event on Wednesday.
Shocked Mount home owner's meth warning for property buyers
The owner never had the property tested when he bought it and urges others to beware.
Housing and funding top Bay of Plenty disability agenda
Party electoral candidates outline policies for the disabled community.
Revealed: The $30 million development coming to Bethlehem
The six-building development will provide 3280sq m of commercial space.
How to move a library: 92,000 books relocated to Tauranga's new hub
Tauranga's new library and community hub on Willow St opens on October 16.
Boaties face new fees at Eastern Bay ramps
The permits come into effect on October 1.
Rotorua international sevens tournament cancelled
Ticket holders will receive automatic refunds within three to five business days.
Wildfires and water restrictions: The Bay prepares for El Niño
Councils have made plans early to monitor and mitigate El Niño conditions.
'Destiny is in our hands': Steamers eye NPC playoffs
Three returning All Blacks will boost the Bay of Plenty Steamers' playoff push.
Holiday park operators assess hazard plans after Mauao landslide
Disasters happen throughout NZ and need to be managed, motor caravan group boss says.
Adams Ave may no longer face regular closures but boat ramp not so lucky
New security fencing has been installed on Adams Ave after additional safety work.
Charity gala and auction raises money for rescue helicopter to help save lives
Aerocool Rescue Helicopter has completed 6,257 missions since its establishment in 2000.
'Torn to shreds': Election signs across Bay of Plenty vandalised
Election signs for National and Labour were vandalised.
'Cops everywhere': Pair flee on foot after police spike car
Police deployed road spikes to end a pursuit in Te Puna, a witness says.
Port Tauranga gets green light for expansion
The Port of Tauranga has been granted fast-track approval for the Stella Passage.