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'Critical' need: Electricity upgrades add uncertainty to future of racecourse

The hearings regarding what to do with the Tauranga Racecourse Reserve enter Day 2.

Pumping at Te Puke Playcentre

The pump track caters for bikes, trikes, scooters, skateboards and trolleys.

'Every day we have to deal with it': Child's 'painful' six-month wait for surgery

The child is one of 179 patients with no confirmed date for this type of surgery.

Recycling trailers shift to winter schedule

Trailers were named Recyclosaurus Rex and Sustainabox after an online competition.

Agency awarded $40k in costs after Whaakari charges dismissed

WorkSafe consistently told NEMA they would not be charged.

The Premium Debate: When ‘the customer is always right’ is wrong

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Howzat! Young club wins major award

Winning the award was a proud moment not only for the club, but also for the community.

Hit-and-run site to get safety upgrade

A nearby resident says it's a dangerous intersection.

'The need is now': Council moves to help struggling CBD businesses

More parking options could be likely for the CBD.

Pet owners urged to register at vet clinics

Pet owners are being encouraged to register with a veterinary clinic.

Seven fires in a year: Binned batteries blamed for blazes

Residents are being reminded not to dispose of batteries in their kerbside recycling bins.

Tauranga buses: Route changes proposed, night service considered

Changes include routes being shortened, altered or replaced.

Crews attend Tauranga house fire

Firefighters were called around 10.35am.

Coromandel highway: Minister casts doubt on December re-opening

Business leaders met last week in Thames with Transport Minister Michael Wood.

Local Focus: Lack of lifejackets causing problems for harbourmaster

Lack of lifejackets and moored boats causing headaches for the harbourmaster.

The billion-dollar problem: NZ's most common injury

The Bay of Plenty was among the top five for most fall-related injury claims in 2022.

'We can finally exhale': Woman takes on travel career as new drug available

“I can do this without having to worry about getting sick.”

'Hiding in plain sight': The future All Blacks coach nobody is talking about

Opinion: McMillan needs to be injected into the conversation about future ABs coaches.