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Wildlife, community, arts and music stalwarts honoured in the Bay of Plenty and Rotorua
King's Birthday Honours from around Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty.
'We really are a family': Tauranga detective honoured for services to police
Detective Inspector Lewis Robert Warner has been made a Member of The NZ Order of Merit.
'Humbling' King's Service Medal for decades of fire service work
Te Puke fire chief recognised for services to Fire & Emergency NZ and the community.
"I love the freedom of the sea': Tauranga man honoured for conservation work
'Protection of our environment has become very important to me.'
Check your tickets! Mount Maunganui player wins $28k in Lotto Second Division
The player was one of 22 nationally who won Lotto Second Division.
'Blew up' overnight: How Kiwi teen dancer amassed millions of followers
How a 15-second dance launched a teen's career.
Mark Lister: The trouble with non-tradeables inflation
OPINON: Lower inflation doesn’t mean lower prices.
'To my papa': Stan Walker’s Music Awards tribute after death of 'league legend' father
The singer made the tribute at the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards this week.
Asthmatic teen died after ambulance sent on a break
'We were waiting and no one came' - family's distress after failed 111 call.
Rawiri Waititi’s dad dies in Bay of Plenty
The Māori Party co-leader says his dad died peacefully this morning.
'Tauranga is ready': Trans woman running for council aims to make history
'If I do get elected, [it] would kind of be a victory for the entire city and NZ.'
League club to honour lost teammate
Gordon Spratt Reserve will be a hub of sports on June 8.
Free tree day for Tauranga residents
The initiative aims to increase the city's tree canopy cover and support biodiversity.
Man accused of work party sex attack says it never happened
He is accused of sexually violating an intoxicated woman as she slept.
Truck rolls on State Highway 29A
Scene of the crash at the roundabout of SH29A and Welcome Bay Rd, Hairini. Video / Alex Cairns
From 40 packs a week to 1500, mother-daughter duo nourishing Te Puke with microgreens
'Microgreens are not just the garnish on a meal at a fancy restaurant.'
Growth, age, diversity: 5 Census takeaways for Tauranga and Western Bay
How our demographic makeup is changing.
Glenn Williams has received a King's Service Medal
Glenn Williams has received a King's Service Medal for services to fire and emergency NZ and the community
'Non-core business': Tauranga council sells Marine Precinct
The buyer must develop the balance of the precinct, council says.
'Underwhelmed': What Tauranga locals and leaders say on Budget 2024
One mum says Govt must do more to reduce inflation and offset the high living costs.
Budget: $14 billion revealed in tax cuts worth $4-$40 a fortnight
Follow our live coverage – what's in the Budget for you?
Te Pāti Māori wants Māori Parliament, issues declaration of independence
Police say the thousands of protesters were 'well behaved'.
Social Media Etiquette: The work group chat
What is and isn't appropriate? Video / Alex Cairns
Use our tax calculator to see what’s in the Budget for you
What today's Budget means for your back pocket.
Budget 2024: The 10 key points
Bamboozled by the Budget? Here's all the main highlights explained.
Audrey Young: Buckle in – money is tight, you’d better believe it
OPINION: Cuts to Government agencies will become business as usual.
Virtues of a 'simple, peaceful life' marked on 100th birthday
Her secret to longevity? No smoking or drinking plus lots of fruit, veges and family time.
'Liberated and excited': Thousands march in Tauranga, traffic disrupted
The protest was delayed to allow protesters caught in traffic.
Te Pati Māori protest in Tauranga in photos
More than 2500 people have marched on State Highway 2 after gathering at Whareroa Reserve this morning. Photo / Alex Cairns
Te Puke Rep’s Shakespeare in Shorts coming
Making Shakspeare fun and interesting for everyone.
'Young, resilient, and rapidly growing': Third in BOP of Māori descent
Plus, how much the Tauranga and Rotorua populations have grown in five years.