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Consent appeal lodged against Stella Passage project
The port says it is at capacity amid growing freight demand.
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Tauranga Hospital staff call for more secure bike parking after thefts
Health NZ says extra bicycle parking was recently installed on the campus.
They're back! Cruise ship season's return welcomed for Mount's recovery
Tauranga will welcome 79 cruise ships and more than 200,000 cruise visitors this season.
NZ dollar weakness helps exporters but raises prices for imported goods
OPINION: The NZ dollar’s trade-weighted index fell more than 4% in a month.
Meet Bubbles and Spike: The robots helping answer a surprisingly human question
A Tauranga lecturer is exploring trust, privacy and human connection with robots.
Green Party promises free travel for children, $2 adult fares, light rail for key cities
The party's bus and light rail plans cover Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
'It's such a good news story': Rena reef now thriving 15 years on
Phil Ross reflects on over 300 dives on Astrolabe Reef since the Rena disaster in 2011
Two car dealerships creating multimillion-dollar Tauriko 'auto hub'
The development is expected to cost tens of millions of dollars.
'Becoming the song': 30 hopefuls vie for country music title
Thirty performers qualified after winning affiliated titles across New Zealand.
Mount businesses need 'strong summer' after landslide affects trade
However, they are seeing signs of improvement as the weather warms up.
Kawerau hits pause on joint water services
Whakatāne and Rotorua will consult on different water-service options.
Calls answered: Health NZ approves more nursing roles for Bay, Lakes hospitals
It comes after Tauranga Hospital nurses declared a state of emergency.
'On fire': North Harbour stand between Steamers and playoffs
Sunday will be the final Tauranga Domain game for several departing players.
Rugby icon brings mental health mission to Mount Maunganui
The Drive for Five tour aims to raise $5 million for children’s mental health education.
Revealed: The $30 million development coming to Bethlehem
The six-building development will provide 3280sq m of commercial space.
Boaties face new lifejacket rules from October 1
People on recreational craft under six metres must wear lifejackets while underway.
'Golden handshake': Council refuses to say if Grenfell will receive payout
The council has not said why Grenfell quit or whether he was asked to resign.
'Jury is still out': Bay driving instructor backs some road rule changes, questions others
Drivers must give way to buses re-entering roads with 60km/h limits or less.
Obituary: The ‘mad professor’ who changed sawmilling from his backyard
He told his daughter before he died the invention was his legacy.
'I'll fight for the Eastern Bay': Luca wins byelection
Luca won 3491 votes, 1459 ahead of his nearest rival.
Mount Hot Pools: Clean-up starts, no reopening date set
Geotechnical assessments will help determine whether the pools can reopen.
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.
Tauranga council boss quits after emergency closed-door landslide meeting
No reason was given for Marty Grenfell’s departure after eight years in the role.
Eastern Bay weaver wins WOW award for Māori art and design
She was one of 108 finalists from 18 countries, including 54 New Zealanders.
Highway open after crash leaves one seriously injured
Police were called to the crash between Maungarangi and Old Coach roads.
Two children discharged from hospital after Matapihi incident
Police say the children are in a family member’s care.
Poisoned and deliberately damaged protected tree removed
No culprit was found and there are no plans to replant.
Having more ministers does not mean better accountability
OPINION: Clear responsibility matters more than titles for small business and regions.
Former Whakatāne mayor joins regional council
A byelection was triggered by the death of councillor Malcolm Campbell.
Reasonable force? Cop acquitted after punching woman in the head five times
CCTV shows the sergeant hitting her in the cell. He called them 'compliance punches'.