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Welcome Bay Lane was closed in September and hasn't reopened. Photo / File

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Controversial Tauranga 'botch-up' set to reopen, at a cost

21 Sep, 2019 5:00pm

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Event organiser and volunteer Emma Richardson (left) with Alice Jones of Mount Maunganui, who picked up some rat traps. Photo / George Novak

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Rat traps handed out for free at Conservation Week event

21 Sep, 2019 6:58pm
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Dancing, cars and steampunk at the Cherry Blossom Festival

21 Sep, 2019 5:48pm
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Local Focus: DJ running for council

21 Sep, 2019 3:14pm
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Local Focus: 'From a mongrel family, from a mongrel suburb in a mongrel town' says mayoral candidate

21 Sep, 2019 2:52pm
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60,000 streamed RWC opener on Spark Sport: how that stacks up

21 Sep, 2019 8:38am
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Hika Reid, playing for the World XV, palms off Australia's Jeff Miller in 1988. Photo / Getty Images

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Special Feature: BOP rugby's men in black

21 Sep, 2019 2:30pm
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With the Rugby World Cup under way we look at the history of Bay of Plenty's All Blacks.

Pavlova is a traditional Christmas pudding. Photo / File

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Council Christmas party spending revealed

21 Sep, 2019 1:00pm
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How far does your Christmas dinner budget stretch?

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'I used to always be an a***hole': Meth gangster's new family life

21 Sep, 2019 5:00am
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From cooking meth, through prison, to mentoring young people at risk.

Wellingtonian Chris Leahy is doing her 200th marathon in Tauranga today. Photo / File

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70-year-old marathon competitor clocks up 200th marathon

21 Sep, 2019 4:00am
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Chris Leahy will complete her 200th marathon in Tauranga today.

Search-and-rescue pilot Liam Brettkelly became a pilot in his late teens having spent his boyhood fascinated by the vision of flying 10,000 feet above the ground. Photo / Andrew Warner

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Fearless fly-boy Liam Brettkelly

21 Sep, 2019 12:30pm
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Years of attending bad car accidents has made pilot Liam Brettkelly feel safer in the sky.

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Four questions with Tauranga's mayoral candidates

21 Sep, 2019 12:00pm
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Mayoral candidates' profiles

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Mayoral hopefuls pitch shake-ups

21 Sep, 2019 10:08am
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Dawn Picken: Well-behaved pets no threat to rental properties

21 Sep, 2019 9:00am
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Property developer Stephen Short said Coast Homes Limited built about 50 houses over nine years at the Coast Papamoa Beach development. Photo / File

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Tauranga building company goes into liquidation, owes money

13 Sep, 2019 2:10pm
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The Inland Revenue Department was the applicant creditor.

Dr Phil Shoemack is this week leading the response to a measles outbreak in the Bay of Plenty. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Operation Measles: Inside the public health response to an escalating outbreak

7 Sep, 2019 6:00am
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Spending time with the experts as they trace infections and attempt to prevent the spread.

The house that made $5.6m. Photo / George Novak

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Mega $5.6m profit: House bought for $355k sells for $6m

3 Sep, 2019 5:55pm
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Tauranga residents cashing in on giant profits in sizzling property market.

Dave Gunn, father of Teresa Gunn who was murdered by her ex-partner in 2005, says knowing her killer Jason Reihana has been released early from prison is a

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'Kick in the guts': Double murderer's early release

17 Aug, 2019 8:00am
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Police apologise after family not warned killer was out and living nearby.

Gate Pā was among the top-performing suburbs in Tauranga. Photo / File

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Cream of the crop: Tauranga's best performing suburbs

2 Sep, 2019 6:00am

We reveal Tauranga's best performing suburbs.

Brenda Newman with her children Mystory and Vision and Garth Collings and Davina Plummer from the Salvation Army Tauranga. Photo / Andrew Warner

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'Dream tenants' rejected for hundreds of rentals

12 Aug, 2019 6:00am

A social agency in Tauranga is appealing for landlords to give people a second chance.

Tauranga mum Stephanie Peeni with her 3-year-old twins Valentina (left) and Carter (right) who were hospitalised with the measles. Photo / Andrew Warner

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'Traumatic': Mum's horror after toddler twins struck with measles

16 Aug, 2019 5:00am

A Tauranga mum is warning other parents of the perils of measles.

Tyron Reyes and Dan Wallace of Electrify NZ say it's hard to keep positive when major road works block off access to their shop. Photo / George Novak

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'Punished' Tauranga businesses blocked off from own stores

14 Aug, 2019 9:20pm

A CBD business says more needs to be done to support retailers "punished" by roadworks.

Greerton Lotto Shop owner Belinda Sands says the bylaw banning begging and rough sleeping has paid dividends. Photo / File

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'We've got our village back' - Greerton retailer says begging ban a success

9 Jul, 2019 4:16pm

Mixed impacts of Tauranga's begging and rough sleeping bylaw three months on

Top lawyers in Tauranga have shared their concerns about the city's courthouse. Photos / File

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'Appalling facilities' at Tauranga courthouse: Lawyers speak out

31 Jul, 2019 5:03am
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New concerns are being raised about the Tauranga courthouse.

Louis Moeau with his son Ice, 4 have been camped out at the Arataki Reserve for five months. Photo / George Novak

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Waiting for a house: Father living in a tent on council reserve

23 Jun, 2019 2:01pm
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Father and son caught in rental crisis living in a tent on a council reserve.

Tauranga South resident Joanna Young has lived in the suburb for five years after moving from Whakatane. Photo / Andrew Warner

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Tauranga's hottest suburbs revealed

7 Jul, 2019 6:00am
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Tauranga's median house price has increased by 3.6 per cent to $665,000 year on year

The Woest family - mum Rhiannon, dad Gustav and their daughter Yuna, 12 and son Kvan, 9, say it's tough for families to find rental properties. Photo / Andrew Warner

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Why young families are struggling to get into rental homes

15 Jun, 2019 4:34pm
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Some Tauranga landlords only want professional couples no kids rental agency says.

A man was hit and killed on George St in Waihi on Saturday. Photo / Alison Smith

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Waihī death scene aftermath: 'That girl should never have had to see that'

4 Jul, 2019 5:34am
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Blood from victim left for hours, says resident on street where man died.

Emanuel Runciman (left), 7, and Peter Hart, 7, using Lego to design their drone projects. Photo / Supplied

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Homeschooling: Why Tauranga parents are doing it themselves

5 Jun, 2019 2:56pm
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After a drop in the number of homeschoolers, numbers peaked in 2018.

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Banning the bag: Going plastic-free, how hard can it be?

1 Jul, 2019 9:00am
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You'd think someone who works with newspapers daily could make a rubbish bag out of one.

Margaret Lambourn celebrates her 104th birthday on July 3. Photo / George Novak

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Intrepid traveller celebrates 104 years of adventure

3 Jul, 2019 10:00am
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Moderation the secret to the Arabic-learning and sheep-eyeball-eating woman's longevity.

The Herald is proud to lead the way in New Zealand journalism as the first major media business to launch digital subscriptions to help fund quality journalism. Photo / Jason Oxenham

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Herald Premium: How to access and activate NZ's best journalism

21 Sep, 2019 3:49am
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How to easily find Premium news on the website and app.

A motorbike whizzes by on a New Zealand road. Photo / File

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Police warning recreational motorbikers

20 Sep, 2019 4:49pm
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"Irresponsible actions and attitudes of a small number of people create safety concerns."

Nikki Reynolds-Wilson says the last six months without Purton had not been easy. Photo / Andrew Warner

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'I've lost my other half': Six months without Kristie Purton

21 Sep, 2019 8:39am
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The mother-of-three died on March 21.

Ōtumoetai man Rick Greig has had his pool for 20 years. Photo / Samantha Motion

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'What's next?' Pool owners rebel against new fence inspection fee

21 Sep, 2019 8:00am
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'What's next? We have to inspect your front door to make sure it shuts?'

Ally the dog is not welcome in most rentals. Photo / Dawn Picken

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Dawn Picken: Well-behaved pets no threat to rental properties

21 Sep, 2019 9:00am

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'I've lost my other half': Six months without Kristie Purton

21 Sep, 2019 8:39am
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The mother-of-three died on March 21.

Pieter Labuschagne of Japan scores his side's third try during the Rugby World Cup 2019 opener against Russia. Photo / Getty

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60,000 streamed RWC opener on Spark Sport: how that stacks up

21 Sep, 2019 8:38am
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Telco nudges ahead of Sky, but tougher test tonight.

Bay of Plenty local body elections 2019

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Local Focus: DJ running for council

21 Sep, 2019 3:14pm

Te Kani wants to connect council to Māori communities. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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Local Focus: 'From a mongrel family, from a mongrel suburb in a mongrel town' says mayoral candidate

21 Sep, 2019 2:52pm

Retired management consultant running for mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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Four questions with Tauranga's mayoral candidates

21 Sep, 2019 12:00pm

Mayoral candidates' profiles

Former Tauranga mayor Stuart Crosby says transport funding mechanisms need to change. Photo / Andrew Warner

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Mayoral hopefuls pitch shake-ups

21 Sep, 2019 10:08am

Tenby Powell says some groups and areas are feeling "completely and utterly forgotten".

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Local Focus: Mayoral candidate and geologist says no climate change in 150 years

19 Sep, 2019 12:18pm

"No increase in hurricanes, droughts or wildfires". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

If people don't want to vote, don't force them, says a reader. Photo / File

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Letters: Leave people alone if they don't want to vote

19 Sep, 2019 4:00am

Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Hordes of hoardings on Devonport Rd. Photo / Andrew Warner

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OPINION: Weird and wonderful Bay political slogans

18 Sep, 2019 4:35pm

It ain't easy coming up with a pithy political catchphrase, but candidates have tried.

Warwick Lampp of electionz.com. Photo / Andrew Warner

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Three years, 19,500 invalid votes: Why expert says STV is not the problem

18 Sep, 2019 10:00am

'People just keep ticking': How voters are confused under STV system.

Tauranga | Western Bay Election Guide 2019

13 Sep, 2019 10:24am

Click here to read: Tauranga | Western Bay Election Guide 2019

The crowd and candidates at the Tauranga Chamber of Commerce Mayoral Candidates Forum. Photo / George Novak

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Opinion: What can leadership do for a city divided?

30 Aug, 2019 9:00am

No one has the mayoralty of New Zealand's fifth biggest city in the bag.

The candidates line up in Baycourt's X-Space. Photo / George Novak

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Tauranga mayoral candidates tackle the big issues

29 Aug, 2019 6:08pm

Transport and housing, begging, businesses and the CBD - highlights of the debate

Tauranga mayoralty candidates. (clockwise from top left) Greg Brownless, Christopher Stokes, John Robson, Andrew Hollis, Les Wallen, Murray Guy, Tenby Powell, Jos Nagels, Kelvin Clout, and RangiMarie Kingi.

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And they're off! Late additions make 10-horse race for Tauranga mayoralty

19 Aug, 2019 6:41am

From old hats to fresh faces - see who wants your vote in the upcoming election.

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Life coach running for council

13 Aug, 2019 7:29am

Kiddie wants to be the voice of the community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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Local Focus: Ex-rugby player wants a crack at council

12 Aug, 2019 3:47pm

30-year-old AJ Tuhoro says it's time for change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

There's still time for nominations. Photo / File

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Election 2019: More candidate nominations rolling in

2 Aug, 2019 1:24pm

More candidates put their hands up for local government.

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Local Focus: Mayoral Candidate says Mauao repairs should cost $100k

31 Jul, 2019 6:14am

Murray Guy wants to get back into Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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Country singer wants a crack at council

27 Jul, 2019 10:36am

"The council is broken," candidate says. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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'I'm not the bad guy': Mayoral candidate Danny Cancian

27 Jul, 2019 9:30am

'I'm not the bad guy everyone says I am'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Tauranga Chamber of Commerce chief executive Matt Cowley. Photo / Andrew Warner

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Chamber to host meet the mayoral candidates event

24 Jul, 2019 2:00pm

Nominations opened on July 19 and close at midday on August 16.

Nominations open today for local body elections. Photo / File

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Thinking of standing for local government?

19 Jul, 2019 11:54am

Do you have what it takes?

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Mayoral candidate insists she's not racist

16 Jul, 2019 3:15pm

Margaret Murray-Benge running for mayor in Western Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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Stop sustainable development, no more green jobs: Pastor who would be mayor is fed up

22 Jun, 2019 8:34am

Wallen says council is deliberately choking the roads. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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Te Puke not a destination? Retailers reject Councillor's claim

21 Jun, 2019 8:00am

It's not in decline, it's in growth - locals. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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Local Focus: Tenby Powell says Tauranga deserves better

19 Jun, 2019 11:29am

Meet the man behind the suit. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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'What's next?' Pool owners rebel against new fence inspection fee

21 Sep, 2019 8:00am
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'What's next? We have to inspect your front door to make sure it shuts?'

Tauranga's Kelly Hudson officiates a game in this week's Ford NHL tournament at the Tauranga Hockey Centre. Photo / Adyn Ogle

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Hudson loves the challenge

21 Sep, 2019 7:00am
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International umpire Kelly Hudson is loving officiating on her home turf

Accessible Properties has big plans for a development in Gate Pā that would replace 140 public houses. Image /Supplied

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New plans for more than 400 new homes in Tauranga

21 Sep, 2019 7:00am
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Accessible Properties reveals template for medium-density housing in Tauranga.

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Bryan Gould: All Blacks embody what it is to be a Kiwi

21 Sep, 2019 5:00am

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Letters: Council backtrack no surprise

21 Sep, 2019 4:00am
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Herald Premium: How to access and activate NZ's best journalism

21 Sep, 2019 3:49am
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Police warning recreational motorbikers

20 Sep, 2019 4:49pm
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Plenty of sporting success at Mount College

20 Sep, 2019 3:25pm
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Volcanix hungry for first win

20 Sep, 2019 2:35pm
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Lack of midwives in Bay, but birthing centre has plenty of room

20 Sep, 2019 1:00pm
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Matt Cowley: Leading Tauranga into the 2020s

20 Sep, 2019 12:00pm
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'I used to always be an a***hole': Meth gangster's new family life

21 Sep, 2019 5:00am
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From cooking meth, through prison, to mentoring young people at risk.

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70-year-old marathon competitor clocks up 200th marathon

21 Sep, 2019 4:00am
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Chris Leahy will complete her 200th marathon in Tauranga today.

A waka in the travel lift at the opening of Vessel Works. Photo / File

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Conflict of interest concern raised over marine precinct review

20 Sep, 2019 11:23am
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Five people died in the crash, including a child. Photo / Bishal Jung Basnet

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Rotorua tourist bus crash: Driver charged

20 Sep, 2019 10:35am
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Firefighters at the scene on the tarmac at Wellington Airport.

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Vape on a plane sparks emergency airport response

20 Sep, 2019 10:23am
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University of Waikato Tauranga's CBD campus. Photo / Supplied

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Tauranga's Waikato University campus wins three property awards

20 Sep, 2019 10:22am
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Finding a midwife in Tauranga can be hard. Photo / File

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Sonya Bateson: When you can't find a midwife in Tauranga

20 Sep, 2019 10:00am
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The female captain says often people don't expect to see a woman on board the waka. Photo / Supplied

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Meet the female captain who voyaged across the Pacific

20 Sep, 2019 9:00am
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Conflict of interest concern raised over marine precinct review

20 Sep, 2019 11:23am
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Rotorua tourist bus crash: Driver charged

20 Sep, 2019 10:35am
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Vape on a plane sparks emergency airport response

20 Sep, 2019 10:23am
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Tauranga's Waikato University campus wins three property awards

20 Sep, 2019 10:22am
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Sonya Bateson: When you can't find a midwife in Tauranga

20 Sep, 2019 10:00am
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Meet the female captain who voyaged across the Pacific

20 Sep, 2019 9:00am
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Coastal News

Flooding this afternoon in Otama on the north of the Coromandel Peninsula. Photo / Supplied

Coastal News

Major flooding in Coromandel

The Pinnacles received over 260mm of rain in a 24-hour period.

Flooding on the Hikuai Settlement Rd this morning. Photo / Kim L. Coppersmith

Coastal News

Extensive flooding closes Coromandel roads

The region was hammered with hard rain last night.

Thames-Coromandel District Council meets with group of skateboarding enthusiasts Photo / Supplied

Coastal News

Whangamatā skate park feedback

Community feedback on the proposed design of Whangamatā's skate park has been submitted.

Some pine trees have been poisoned at Opoutere. Photo / File

Coastal News

Poisoned paradise - hundreds of pines killed in Opoutere

The illegal and clandestine poisoning of pine trees at Opoutere spurs plan in community.

Coastal News

Shops close in protest at Spark refusal to reconsider cell tower

Third protest in a week against cell tower site near homes.

The competition determines the best home builds and renovations of 2019. Photo / Gettys

Coastal News

Bay of Plenty finalists in 2019 House of the Year competition

The competition determines the best home builds and renovations of 2019

Fire fighters were called to rescue three people from an elevator at 4.07pm. Photo / File

Coastal News

Three people rescued from an elevator in the Coromandel

They were rescued within eight minutes of emergency services arriving.

Emergency servcies were called to the intersection of Port Road and Hilton Drive, Whangamata. Photo / File

Coastal News

One dead after car crashes into tree in Whangamata

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Tairua residents say they do not want a 15m cellphone tower to be installed metres from businesses and homes but Spark says it's the only way to get coverage.

Coastal News

Protesters around the clock to block cell tower

Police called out as protesters station around the clock to stop cellphone towers.

Protect Karangahake members are reformulating their plan of action to extend mining protection on conservation land in the southern Coromandel.

Coastal News

'Gutted' by decision on region

A bid to protect the southern Coromandel's conservation land from mining has fallen flat.

RESTING: A leopard seal pictured on Whangamata Beach in 2013.

Coastal News

Kayaker's 'third date' with female leopard seal

Female leopard seal and Coromandel kayaker getting to know each other three years on.

About 100 people gathered in Pironiga to voice their concerns about the cell tower proposed for the village.

Coastal News

Spark faces uprising as cell towers rolled out

Spark investigating options after concerted campaign by small town - others follow suit.

Whangamatā Harbour Care volunteers is seeking help to lawfully remove mangrove seedlings.

Coastal News

Help remove Whangamatā harbour mangroves

Mangroves are bearing seeds at an unprecedented rate in Whangamatā Harbour.

Craig Hill's 76kg Southern Blue Fin Tuna. Other WOSC anglers landing fish were Justin Rogers SBFT 107kg, Thomas Menefy 66.8 kg, Atakuria Murry SBFT 70kg and Owen Crowley SBFT 67kg.

Coastal News

Fishing: New bag limit for the southern blue fin tuna

Limit of one southern bluefin tuna per person per day for recreational catch nationwide.

Josh Foster from OceanaGold Mines Rescue rescued a little chihuahua last week. Photo / Supplied

Coastal News

Agitated chihuahua Mini gets massive cliff rescue response near Orokawa Bay

Sixteen mine rescue team members and volunteer fire brigade firefighters rescue dog.

Bay of Plenty Times Premium Sport

Kendra Reynolds did not miss when given the opportunity to tackle sports reporter David Beck when he joined in at training. Photo / Ben Fraser

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Reporter put through paces with BOP Volcanix

Sports reporter David Beck throws himself in the deep end and trains with the Volcanix.

AIMS Games tournament director Vicki Semple is looking forward to this year's event. Photo / George Novak

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Tauranga economy to reap benefits of 'biggest AIMS Games yet'

Athletes will come from all over New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Samoa, Tonga and Fiji

Cheerleaders Lilly Shere, 10, (left) and Keira Mewis, 12, are competing in this weekend's Battle in the Bay Cheer and Dance Championship. Photo / Andrew Warner

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More than 1500 cheerleaders to compete at Battle in the Bay

More than 1500 athletes to compete at Mount Maunganui's Battle in the Bay.

Graeme Kendall in action for New Zealand. Photo / George Novak

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Age no barrier to represent NZ

The New Zealand Masters 70+ Men's teams is competing in a Trans-Tasman clash in Tauranga.

Josh Preston, 17, and Binew Illangamudalige, 14, will compete in this weekend's judo competition. Photo / Andrew Warner

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Trio of judo events covers wide range

National championships and a fun day will provide plenty of judo action next month

Noeline Taurua has quickly turned the Silver Ferns into world champions. Photo /Getty

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NZ's 'netball genius' behind turnaround

22 Jul, 2019 5:32am

Noeline Taurua has led the Silver Ferns from rock bottom to back to where they belong.

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson and his teammates after their zero run defeat during the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup against England. Photo / Getty Images

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Being pissed off, sad, upset or deflated means you care

Black Caps displayed the Kiwi fight we know and love in Cricket World Cup final.

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Special Feature: BOP rugby's men in black

21 Sep, 2019 2:30pm

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Volcanix hungry for first win

20 Sep, 2019 2:35pm
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Get behind black! Community unites with first RWC game looming

20 Sep, 2019 6:49am
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Midlands shake off disappointment with big win

19 Sep, 2019 4:54pm
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World Cup Live: Hansen explains All Blacks team for Springboks opener

19 Sep, 2019 1:00pm
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Straight up - vertical run challenges Grogan

19 Sep, 2019 12:45pm
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Home turf for Midlands players

18 Sep, 2019 8:29am
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Ōpōtiki's Rewita Biddle named in AB Sevens' Germany squad

17 Sep, 2019 4:36pm
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Hudson loves the challenge

21 Sep, 2019 7:00am
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International umpire Kelly Hudson is loving officiating on her home turf

Olivia Arnold, left, competes for the ball against a Katikati defender in the final of the NZSS Football Tournament held in Hamilton. Photo / Supplied

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Plenty of sporting success at Mount College

20 Sep, 2019 3:25pm
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School Sport - Mount Maunganui College, September 13, 2019.

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Local Focus: DJ running for council

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Local Focus: 'From a mongrel family, from a mongrel suburb in a mongrel town' says mayoral candidate

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Local Focus: 'From a mongrel family, from a mongrel suburb in a mongrel town' says mayoral candidate

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Local Focus: Palmerston North a welcoming city

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Local Focus: Make Napier great again, says mayoral candidate

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Local Focus: Debt for infrastructure recommended

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Local Focus: Young Māori student translates for thousands of Chinese tourists

Waihi Leader news

Joy Braddick and Christina Syratt stand in the lychgate of Waihi Anglican Church. Photo By Rebecca Mauger.

Waihi Leader

A church for all

The historic Waihi church celebrates 125 years with a public service.

Mt Maunganui's Vivien Conway (centre lifeguard) is a finalist in the Innovation of the Year category. Photo / File

Waihi Leader

Bay of Plenty surf life savers national award finalists

Throughout the country there are 18,832 club members, including 4,903 lifeguards.

Waihi Beach Coastguard's rescue boat Gallagher Rescue.

Waihi Leader

Waihi Beach Coastguard to hold open day

Waihi Beach Coastguard are seeking new operators to keep an eye out for boaties.

A trip to Waihi for Paula Bennett and Scott Simpson. Photo / Rebecca Mauger

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Bennett and Simpson on the campaign trail

Mining and drug reform were hot topics when the politicians spoke to Waihi residents.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Labour President Nigel Haworth respond to problems at the Young Labour summer school in 2018. Photo / Greg Bowker

Waihi Leader

Special report: Labour sex assault inquiry - who knew what, when?

Seeds of a scandal: unpicking the Labour staffer saga.

The work will take around four months to complete. Photo / Google Maps

Waihi Leader

State Highway 2 safety improvement begins

The work will take around four months to complete.

Waihi Leader

Whangamatā skate park feedback

Community feedback on the proposed design of Whangamatā's skate park has been submitted.

The Pink Hammer is as classic Kiwi comedy with some touching moments. Photo supplied.

Waihi Leader

The Pink Hammer comes to Waihi

Woody opens the door to his man cave and finds four women expecting a workshop.

Waihi Leader

Poisoned paradise - hundreds of pines killed in Opoutere

The illegal and clandestine poisoning of pine trees at Opoutere spurs plan in community.

Immigration NZ encourages anyone who believes they are being exploited to get in touch with authorities. Photo / File

Waihi Leader

Katikati retailer gets home detention and fine for exploiting migrants

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