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76kg weight loss gives Bay of Plenty woman new lease on life
She has run at least two kilometres daily for more than 290 days.
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Buy the dip still works, but investors must be ready for years of losses
OPINION: Investors should hold liquid funds to avoid selling shares at depressed prices.
Former mayoral candidate under investigation in relation to fake ACC claims
Andrew Caie has more recently been working as a physio.
The $455m education tech success story betting on AI to change learning
Revision Village's AI marking tool has graded almost half a million questions.
'The one who never says no': Entrepreneur Sharon Hunter is back in business
The entrepreneur's new premium liquor brand "gives women their own seat at the bar".
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'.
Mt Maunganui MP candidate job interview with National’s Tom Rutherford
National's Mt Maunganui candidate Tom Rutherford explains to reporter Bijou Johnson why he wants the job and why voters should choose him. Video / Bijou Johnson
Waipuna Hospice gala raises $210,000 for patient care
Waipuna expects to care for 50% more patients within 20 years.
A life well lived: Community pioneer Judith O'Sullivan dies aged 91
She received a QSM in 1992 for service to her community.
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.
Election 2026: Job interview with National’s incumbent Tauranga candidate Sam Uffindell
National's Tauranga candidate Sam Uffindell tells Bijou Johnson why he wants the job and why voters should choose him. Video / Bijou Johnson
'I couldn't believe it': Tauranga teen takes out national vocalist award
He has spent two years developing his vocal skills.
Tauranga council approves another $3.5m for Mauao recovery
The council will seek budget savings and use loan funding if needed.
Young voters enrolments more than 30% behind seniors in Bay electorates
Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Rotorua young voter enrolments lag behind other age groups.
Doctor discovers rare tropical disease on man's foot
The young man was first referred as a case of syphilis.
Beaches, cruise ships and obstacle races as Bay gears up for long weekend
Labour weekend accommodation occupancy is 64%, up from 57% last year.
What's on: Your guide for Tauranga events this Labour weekend
Tauranga’s long-weekend line-up is the focus of this event guide.
Three things this growing city needs from the next Government
OPINION: Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale says the city's requests are straightforward.
'I want a revolutionary': Council budgets $100k to find new CEO
It comes as the council confirms who will be its interim chief executive.
Grace Hospital staff strike over pay, living costs
The industrial action by New Zealand Nurses Organisation members and support staff is believed to be the first in the private hospital’s history. Video / Holly O'Donnell
Record-breaking acrobat brings high-flying show to Tauranga
Machine de Cirque has four family-friendly shows at Baycourt this weekend.
'All in this together': Private hospital staff go on strike over pay, living costs
The union and hospital will return to the bargaining table tomorrow.
Hip Hop Unite: NZ to host world championships in Tauranga
Dancers from the Czech Republic, South Africa and Portugal are attending.
Dementia beds full, waitlists growing as aged care sector warns of looming crisis
Modelling says 70 more beds are needed in Mount Maunganui and 10 in Rotorua.
Luxon’s rural roadshow: Western Bay, Edgecumbe farmers hear election pitch
Rotorua MP Todd McClay said rural exports reached record $65.2b and created 360,000 jobs.
'Falling behind': Private hospital staff to strike over pay
The industrial action is believed to be the first in the hospital’s 40-year history.
Body recovered in search for missing kayaker at Waihī Beach
The man reportedly went out kayaking on Tuesday morning.
‘Should not be approached’: Hunt for dangerous man who failed to return to prison
He is believed to be in wider Auckland, with links to Tauranga and Kāpiti.