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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.
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'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.
'High-growth area': Te Puna gains new $100m private hospital
Construction on the 7000sq m facility is expected to begin in September.
'On top of the world': Tauranga teen wins world climbing title in under eight seconds
She set a new Oceania women's open record of 7.70 seconds.
'Nature will decide': Fresh slips delay Mauao access plans
Locals say delays to access are hurting wellbeing and trade.
'Strength of Pāpāmoa': New gym, four big-brand retail stores coming soon
The brands replacing Mitre 10 when it moves and opening soon in Pāpāmoa Plaza's expansion.
Bay of Plenty divided on council merger as survey results clash
Online survey differs markedly from feedback received by Eastern Bay district councils.
'Extremely unusual': Two crashes hit same rail line hours apart
Three level crossing crashes occurred on one day, a first in two decades.
At 88, Chris Ingram is proving it’s never too late to pick up the pace
Around 200 people join the free 5km event each Saturday at 17th Ave.
Tauranga Girls’ College closes for the day after water leak
Students were sent home after the overnight leak caused flooding.
Doug Owens instigates new court battle over Tauranga marina
The former mayoral candidate attempted to have the Tauranga Marina Society liquidated.
'Safety is paramount': Mauao recovery continues after fresh slips
About 8000 cubic metres of earth shifted at the fatal slip site over the weekend.
Early childhood teacher accused of filming in a staff bathroom
He is due in Tauranga District Court on August 3.
'Absolutely': Ex-Tauranga city councillor denies multiple tax charges
Former Tauranga city councillor Andrew Hollis will defend 35 tax-related charges.
From skits to sales: How TikTok turned views into revenue for Mount business
TikTok has supported more than 9700 jobs and contributed $1.2b to the NZ economy.
Major milestone: New flyover opens on SH29
The project involved 400,000cu m of earthworks.
Mauao monitoring alarms triggered after fresh landslide movement
About 8000 cubic metres of earth shifted over the weekend.
From harbour views to hillside retreat: Bay’s award-winning architecture
Eleven projects from Rotorua to Tauranga were recognised.
Brrr! Rotorua hits -3.9C as more frosts forecast
Taupō dropped to -5.6C as clear skies and calm winds set in.
Explainer: How you may be a carrier of ‘silent epidemic’ hepatitis B without even knowing it
An estimated 94,000 adults in New Zealand live with chronic hepatitis B.
'Really gutting': Fresh blow for locals as Mauao slips at deadly site
The fatal landslide from January reactivated, prompting road closures.
She lost a friend and survived a plane crash. Now she's in a desert marathon
She is competing in the 250km Racing the Planet Namibia ultramarathon.
Greerton Marist end 53-year wait for Baywide Premier title
Greerton defeated Te Puke 37-17 to win the Baywide Premier men's rugby title.
How the 87 sharemarket crash shaped a generation
OPINION: Many investors who lost money vowed never to own shares again.
Road closed after Mauao slip at site of deadly landslide
The closure was a precautionary measure to ensure public safety.
'Buyers market': Tough road ahead as RV Mega scales back to survive downturn
Owner Richard Olsen says high fuel costs and tariffs have hit sales hard.
'Ambitious' plan unveiled to drive up bus use
It includes contactless payment, fare caps, discounts and traffic-light priority.
'Heartbroken': Woman fears more attacks after beloved cat killed
'It was horrible and shocking ... I could see the poor cat had been ripped apart.'