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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.
'Get the f*** off me': Woman allegedly woke to find man sexually assaulting her after work event
The group had gone to a colleague's home after a day at the races.
Long-serving JPs' toil recognised
Rob Blackett, of Te Puke, has retired after 42 years as a JP.
'Pissing on their parade': Māori mobilise for Budget Day protest
Budget Day protests 'p***ing on their (the Government’s) parade'.
'Hectic': Hail the size of marbles pelts Auckland, city braces for next severe weather bout
Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong 120km/h gales have hit the city this morning.
Life memberships for dedicated Katikati cricket trio
Awards night acknowledged three long-standing cricket enthusiasts.
‘Transformative shift:’ 20 per cent of New Zealanders of Māori descent
'We will see Māori become a dominant part of the future workforce of Aotearoa.'
3D-printed skateable features at new Mount park
The new skatepark in Mount Maunganui officially opened today.
Kaimai Coast Creative Fibre - group's new name
CLUB PROFILE: Kaimai Coast - new name for creative fibre group.
Trailer will aid school’s outdoor activities
Rotary clubs raise funds for trailer.
Mount Maunganui skatepark
A new skatepark in Mount Maunganui includes 3D printed skateable features. Video / Tauranga City Council
Disc golf sets its sights on a new town
'Golf is fun but not everyone can afford a $500 membership to play.'
Decent tax cuts, affordable groceries: What young family wants from Budget
'We are paying too much tax and the cost of living... is going up all the time.'
Best kept secret in Waihi Beach perfect for awards night
Time to salute community gems and acknowledge local businesses who excel.
Anger after Assistant Speaker interrupts Whakatōhea rangatira during mihi
The incident happened during the third reading of the Whakatōhea Treaty settlement.
Te Puke's Otamarakau School receives two new additions
Menz Shed volunteers put time and money into helping their community.
'Families are drowning': Tenants under pressure in NZ's priciest region for rents
'Landlords are trying to increase rents, but without the demand.'
Two Western Bay seats up for grabs
The Ōmokoroa Community Board seat became vacant after Greig Neilson resigned.
Western Bay locals named as freshwater champs
The awards celebrate those helping to restore and protect the health of rivers.
PM calls Te Pāti Māori planned Budget day protest ‘illegal’
Te Pāti Māori shared on social media that this is a 'rangatira revolution'.
Use of police dog on man 'hiding in the bush' from police justified: IPCA
The man suffered injuries to his face and needed surgery on his ear after being bitten.
Mauao vandalism draws local outrage
"These signs are there to help locals and manuhiri [visitors] enjoy this iconic taonga."
Jazz legend Rodger Fox dies aged 71
He was a huge part of the Tauranga Jazz Festival.
What’s on in Katikati, Ōmokoroa, Te Puna, Waihī Beach
Events and gig guide for Katikati/Ōmokoroa/Te Puna/Waihī Beach.
Mana wave brings smiles amid traffic delays
Comments on social media have been overwhelmingly positive.
Years of complaints over Tauranga school teacher’s actions
A former student has requested a formal inquiry into the actions of Pinky Green.
Commuter ferry could set sail in Tauranga
Auckland water taxi company is prepared to build two ferries if council subsidises fares.