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Māori leaders gather in Tauranga to shape future of $126b Māori economy
The event is expected to inject $300,000 into Tauranga’s local economy.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Beloved Ōhope track faces make-or-break decision today
Two major slips in 2022 and 2023 forced the popular trail’s closure.
Watch: Man reversed into, launched into the air during road rage incident
The altercation unfolded on Domain Rd beneath the Tauranga Eastern Link.
'We're absolutely gutted': Lifeguard club reels after early morning theft
The theft happened early on Saturday at the club's temporary Marine Parade base.
'Felt like a bomb had gone off': Tauranga car crash injures one
One person suffered serious injuries in the single-car crash.
'Really sickening': Dog owners push back over registration fee hikes
'I’m only on a pension ... That’s a hell of a lot of money.'
Tauranga crash causes heavy traffic delays on SH2
Takitimu Drive remains backed up as far as Elizabeth St.
'Burial costs up 200%': Funeral directors criticise councils over price hikes
An average burial now costs $4359, well above Work and Income's $2697 funeral grant.
Don't dream it's over: Kiwi's Euro football dream on hold
Everything turned upside down overnight as he chased his football dream.
18-year-old Kiwi detained in Thai jail over wristwatch, bail release on cards
An arrest warrant was issued for Loukas Rainger after he picked up a watch at an airport.
'Waste of money': Resident fights Tauranga’s $2.55m road proposal
Robert Coe has launched a petition against new traffic lights and a special lane.
From fifth to final: Greerton Marist’s stunning turnaround
The Baywide Premier final will be played at Greerton Park on July 25, 2026.
Why the Kaimai corridor could define New Zealand's next growth chapter
OPINION: Rising house prices are driving workers to live in towns like Matamata.
Tauranga’s fatal landslides: Inquiry calls for public submissions
Eight people were killed in two Tauranga landslides on January 22.
How a young designer stitched Māori and Scottish roots into runway fashion
Neon Rhind’s design made the top 10 in the 2026 Resene Fashion of Colour contest.
Bay of Plenty House of the Year: Pāpāmoa build claims supreme title
Calley Homes claimed four major awards including Supreme House of the Year.
'Check your ticket': Bay of Plenty store sells $39k winning Lotto entry
The winning ticket was sold at Four Square Waihī Beach.
National tolling plan delayed again as road projects stall for funds
Waka Kotahi’s tolling plan is now pushed back from 2025 to 2027.
Tauranga SPCA's 'gentle giant' longest-stay dog still waiting for home
His brother Ace was recently adopted, leaving Gus still waiting for a home.
'Devastating': Wife's warning after husband, 55, diagnosed with rare dementia
Kevin Sawford had been making irrational decisions. Then came the devastating diagnosis.
Casita charity finds new Tauranga base after months in limbo
The charitable trust is shifting to 30 Second Ave, Tauranga, on July 20.
How council responded to minister's challenge on $3b fund restructure
The minister said councils should 'exercise restraint' when making significant decisions.
Circular fashion takes centre stage at the Thrift Shop Ball’s fifth year
The Thrift Shop Ball is being held on August 8 at Totara St.
From Gen Z to retirees: Meet the Bay of Plenty's election candidates
National’s Sam Uffindell faces Labour’s Jan Tinetti again in Tauranga.
Mauao summit track repairs completed as base track recovery begins
A council assessment found more than 40 landslides on the 232m mountain after the storm.
'Encouraging to see': Five candidates vie for Eastern Bay council seat
Voting opens August 24, with ballots closing at midday on September 25.
Battle of the building burbs: Tauranga's new-build hotspots
House-and-land packages in Pāpāmoa, Tauriko, and Ōmokoroa range from $799,000 to $950,000.
Slip repairs: Ōropi Rd back to two-way traffic
A temporary 30km/h limit will stay in place while wall construction continues.
'Kiwi twist': New school leavers' festival brings Schoolies to the Bay
The R18 festival aims to offer a safer Kiwi alternative to the Oz Schoolies tradition.
Fake tenancies and a fake landlord: How a man defrauded MSD of $45k
Harrison Tuck pretended to be a landlord, set up a fake company and scammed MSD.