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Western Bay rejects Tauranga merger: Why resistance may prove futile
'That’s democracy for you,' says Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale.
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'Demoralising': Tauranga firefighters' mark 50th strike as pay talks stall
Union members want safer conditions, more staff and better fire trucks.
Missing Tauranga Hospital cat Steps found safe
Steps was found after breaking through a Gate Pā resident’s microchip cat door.
Four councils weigh shared water future amid uneven assets
Councils will decide in December whether to progress the proposed CCO.
Why Tauranga junior netball fans must watch from outside the court
'Adult agendas, egos and frustrations have no place on the sideline.'
Down the aisle? Tauranga, Western Bay to debate merger proposal
The councils are considering proposing to form a unitary authority.
'Selfish behaviour': Woman jailed for sexually abusing partner's teen son
The woman remains in a relationship with the 13-year-old's father.
Large 24kg opium stash intercepted in parcels bound for Bay of Plenty
Police searched 11 addresses in Tauranga, Papamoa, Ōmokoroa and Te Puke.
Have you seen Steps? Tauranga Hospital's favourite feline is missing
The community is searching for Steps, who was last seen about 11pm on Monday.
'The kids were so excited': Snow flurries reach Rotorua
Rotorua fell to -2.7C and Taupō reached -4.3C overnight.
Consent declined for 129-lot subdivision, appeal planned
Commissioner Greg Hill found the adverse effects would be more than minor.
'Tireless advocate for Māori health': Tauranga GP receives honour
She drove efforts to get Matakana and Mōtītī Islands fast internet to run remote clinics.
Eastern Bay bites the bullet on amalgamation 'beast'
'I really don’t think we have a choice,' says one mayor.
Rocks off: Gorge highway to close for cliff inspection
Rope-access crews will remove loose rock from cliffs above the highway.
Owners of dead horses 'disgusted' fireworks ban was rejected by Govt
Minister Nicola Grigg says the status quo balances harm reduction and individual choice.
Crash takes out family's fence for the fourth time
Residents living near a busy Tauranga roundabout want a fix for the frequent crashes.
Why some major events are worth more than their visitor numbers
OPINION: The best events do more than attract a crowd.
'This will come as a shock': ECE teacher faces 21 new charges in bathroom filming case
The 53-year-old man is accused of filming intimate visual recordings in a bathroom.
Tribute to mayor behind Kawerau's first lifestyle village
The village opened in 2020 to help community members downsize in retirement.
Dogs shake 'crying' cat in their jaws before it dies in owner's arms
The death comes three days after another cat in the street died in a suspected dog attack.
Why the Reserve Bank’s OCR hike looks increasingly justified
OPINION: Inflation reached 4.1% in June, above the target band.
'Help me please': Man left mother, 82, on the floor for 14 hours after fall
He then disconnected the phone and Wi-Fi, leaving the family unable to contact her.
From fixing fridges to flying the Kiwi flag: Bay tradie bound for world stage
The 22 year old refrigeration technician will compete at WorldSkills Shanghai.
A split-second turn, a family's enduring loss: Driver sentenced for motorcyclist's death
Rodger Smyth pulled left, indicated right, and turned across the path of a motorcyclist.
Eastern Bay's public art value revealed
The council says its valuation covers taonga, archives and photographs.
'The whole room froze': IVF scan leads to shock cancer diagnosis
Tauranga's Jess Payne hopes to return to her fertility journey again following treatment.
Luxon says Peters’ comments were racist – but backs him as minister
Winston Peters has denied that his comments about a Chinese-born MP were racist.
'Not something you expect': Family await answers after 5-year-old dies in his sleep
Jasper Meyer’s death has been referred to a coroner to try and work out what happened.
Whakatāne water leaks among worst in country - report
Ōpōtiki spent the least on water supply, at $120 per person.
'Way too long' - Spirit of '76 drives Steamers
The Steamers are kicking off their NPC campaign, 50 years after last winning the trophy.