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Opinion: I like the idea - but I also cherish our parks and green spaces.
'Charlie's my darling': Kiwi royal watchers revel in coronation 'big party'
Plus, meet the former BOP woman who will be attending the ceremony.
Canny view: It’s tempting to cross the ditch, but do your research first
Attracting and retaining talent has always been an issue in NZ.
Tree planting marks Charles' coronation
Three trees to be planted in the district.
Funding secured for feasibility study
A much-needed arts facility for Mercury Bay area has come a step closer
'Reassured': No plans to remove memorial to slain backpacker
But the option is "not off the table", say Mauao leaders.
BoP highway reopened after slips and flooding
Waimana Gorge closed as the clean-up of storm damage continues.
'I should bury you': Filthy Few gangster kidnaps man for violent beating
He later leads police on dramatic Christmas Eve chase through suburban Mount streets.
Te Huia weekend experiment on hold despite passenger number increase
The new day return services were due to start at the end of this month.
Tenth person charged with murdering Tauranga dad appears in court
Almost a year ago, police were called to a disorder and found the 51-year-old dead.
Youth Encounter looking to crowdfunding
Target of $30,000 set for new multi-use building.
Farming company which damaged stream has appeal dismissed
Forty-eight dead eels were located within 50 metres of the illegal works.
River management teams drowning in work following cyclones
The estimated cost due to damage from the flooding events is nearly $18.5m, says the WRC.
Weather: BoP highway still closed, clean up after 'messy' deluge
Occasional rain was forecast for the region today.
Opinion: Kids paying the price of sociologists' teacher takeover
Opinion: New teachers graduate with scant knowledge of the science of human learning.
Opinion: Time to consider a day to honour all who have served
'From the veterans I spoke to, not one objected to November 11 being named Veterans Day.'
Watch: Landslide rips through home: 'The sink is up in the air'
'Dad heard this noise and thought “what was that?'
'I would love to see it grow': Aussie Rules for former All Black's daughter
Rugby star's daughter looking at AFL career
Rotorua Hospital staff targeted in vehicle break-in spree
Nurses are lobbying for secure parking after a series of car break-ins.
Cordons lifted after police operation in BoP town
Police have been on the scene since 4.30am.
Short Play Festival coming to Te Puke
Six short plays culled from competition entries
Thames-raised accountant turns lieutenant
New career as a learning development officer in the New Zealand Army.
'Meaningless': Tauranga leaders spurn stadium poll after negative result
The poll was conducted by Curia Market Research.
Bank staff put in the hard yards
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May the fourth be with you
Today is a special day for Katikati Star Wars superfan Emily Warnock
'This should not have happened': Business owner fumes after Meta account hacked, $9500+ taken
'We took all the precautions recommended to us.'
New Katikati community patrol car a boost for local security
The new MG ZS SUV is a welcome upgrade for the patrol from their 20-year-old NissanTiida.