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Pop the champers! Local players strike Lotto

17 Oct, 2019 6:40am
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Serious crash in Waihi: Two critically injured

16 Oct, 2019 10:16pm
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Tragic last trip: Yachtie dies as wife plucked from heavy swells

16 Oct, 2019 10:03am
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Wairoa River crash victim's body found inside

17 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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Long-standing Bay of Plenty business in liquidation and receivership

15 Oct, 2019 9:00pm
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in Rotorua for an announcement on free lunches in schools. Photo / File

Sonya Bateson: When a free lunch isn't free

17 Oct, 2019 4:00am
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Children need an equal playing field to succeed as adults.

Tauranga Girls' College principal Tara Kanji confirmed there was an incident that was brought to her attention by police. Photo / File

Man wearing fishnet stockings exposes himself to teen girl

16 Oct, 2019 11:38am
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The man then went on to follow the student as she ran away, a Facebook post said.

Armed police in Ōhauiti

17 Oct, 2019 8:08am
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Armed police are working in the Ōhauiti area this morning.

Whakatane funeral director Bradley Shaw is going live. Photo / Katee Shanks

Podcast hopes to shed light, break taboos on funeral industry

17 Oct, 2019 8:00am
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A Whakatāne funeral director is ready to answer questions about death

Pop the champers! Local players strike Lotto

17 Oct, 2019 6:40am
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The players join 36 others from across the country to score big in last night's draw.

A late-model Subaru Impreza was recovered from the Wairoa River, as police continue to investigate the crash. Photo / Sandra Conchie

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES | Business

Wairoa River crash victim's body found inside

17 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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The body of a man was found inside a submerged car in the Wairoa River.

Maketu Pies sold: Owner breaks silence

17 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Sonya Bateson: When a free lunch isn't free

17 Oct, 2019 4:00am
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Maketu Pies has gone into receivership. Photo / George Novak

Iconic Bay company Maketu Pies in receivership

30 Sep, 2019 5:03pm
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Maketu Pies was placed into receivership last week.

This 42m superyacht, Elisea Nova, has been turning heads of motorists on the Tauranga Harbour Bridge. Photo / Phil Wardale

Why a Tauranga man bought a $4.49m superyacht

17 Sep, 2019 8:00am
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For $4.49m you could buy a mansion in the Mount - or this superyacht.

Victoria Johnson (inset) owns one of two deserted building sites in Te Aranga Dr in Pāpāmoa Beach. She's locked in an ongoing property dispute with Tauranga building company Coast Homes Limited. Photos / George Novak / Dean Purcell

She paid Coast Homes $267K. Then a property dispute ensued

24 Sep, 2019 12:11pm
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This month, Coast Homes was put into liquidation owing a significant amount of money.

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

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

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

3 Sep, 2019 5:55pm

Tauranga residents cashing in on giant profits in sizzling property market.

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

'Dream tenants' rejected for hundreds of rentals

12 Aug, 2019 5:27am

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

'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

'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

'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

'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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Police respond to serious two-car crash in Waihī, Hauraki. Photo / File

Serious crash in Waihi: Two critically injured

16 Oct, 2019 10:16pm
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The two-car crash was reported around 9.35pm.

ay of Plenty Rugby's Supreme Award Winner for 2019 is Black Ferns captain Les Elder. Photo / Getty Images

All the winners from the annual Bay of Plenty Rugby awards

16 Oct, 2019 10:00pm
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And why they've been successful this year.

Ambulance called to injury crash on intersection of Maunganui Rd and Spur Ave. Photo / File

Minor injuries to cyclist after crash in Mount Maunganui

16 Oct, 2019 7:06pm
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Two separate crashes in Mount Maunganui cause traffic snarl-ups.

A car has been retrieved from the Wairoa River. Photo / Sandra Conchie

Car removed from Wairoa River with body inside

16 Oct, 2019 4:02pm
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The crash happened in the Lower Kaimai last night off State Highway 29

Tauranga Arts Festival - 2019

Why feminist economist Marilyn Waring joined the National Party

Marilyn Waring will be speaking at this year's Tauranga Arts Festival.

Heather Holliday is a fire-eater and sword swallower with international circus-cabaret LIMBO. Photo / John Stapels

Rollicking good entertainment on offer at arts festival

The Tauranga Arts Festival will run from October 24 to November 3.

Green MP Chloe Swarbrick on her critics and climate change

Chlöe Swarbrick will be speaking at this year's Tauranga Arts Festival.

German flipbook maker Volker Gerling is performing at this year's Tauranga Arts Festival. Photo / Supplied

Volker Gerling brings flipbook magic to Tauranga

The German artist will present his travel-portraits project at the Tauranga Arts Festival.

Goretti Chadwick in Still Life With Chickens

Tauranga Arts Festival: Still life with chickens

Still Life With Chickens is one of the shows at the Tauranga Arts Festival

Australian Tom Flanagan pays homage to his silent film comedy heroes family-friendly award-winning show, Kaput. Photo / Supplied

Comedy lovers, prepare: Extra show added to Tauranga Arts Festival

General admission early bird prices apply until September 13.

Professor James Renwick is speaking at this year's Tauranga Arts Festival. Photo / Supplied

Prof James Renwick: Climate scientist and Greta Thunberg fanboy

He will be part of a panel discussing climate change at the Tauranga Arts Festival.

Circus meets cabaret in LIMBO at Tauranga Arts Festival. Photo / Supplied

Tauranga Arts Fest: Swoop in for earlybird tickets

The offer ends at 5pm on Friday.

Tauranga Arts Festival performer Anthonie Tonnon. Photo / Supplied

Triple whammy deal for Tauranga Arts Festival tickets

Tauranga Arts Festival is offering a 30:30:30 deal to two shows from 8am today.

Outgoing Tauranga Arts Festival director Jo Bond. Photo / Andrew Warner

''I've had a blast'': Tauranga Arts Festival director taking final bow

Tauranga Arts Festival will run from October 24 to November 3.

Tauranga Arts Festival director Jo Bond. Photo / Andrew Warner

Tauranga Arts Festival launches in style

The festival will run from October 24 to November 3.

National Jazz Festival carnival in Tauranga. Photo / File

Buddy Mikaere: Tauranga more oasis than desert

There's a whole array of local talent that goes unnoticed.

Inside the cockpit of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter as they carry out the rescue. Photo / Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter

Yachting tragedy: Couple were tangled in life-raft ropes

16 Oct, 2019 3:54pm

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The Maketu Pies business has been brought by local iwi after recently going into receivership. Photo / File

Local iwi saves Maketu Pies

16 Oct, 2019 2:55pm
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"The decision is about ensuring Maketu Pies stays in local hands."

Ari Tempest, 4, at STEMfest. Photo / George Novak

Science takeover an 'outrageous success'

16 Oct, 2019 2:40pm
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More than 3000 visitors took part in STEMFest.

Rugby World Cup 2019

Kieran Read and Ardie Savea. Photo / Brett Phibbs

'Not as good as they were': UK expert on All Blacks' back three

17 Oct, 2019 7:10am

The Telegraphs ranks the top back-rowers left at the World Cup, ABs fans look away!

New Zealand, England, France and South Africa are former All Blacks captain Buck Shelford's picks for the World Cup semifinals. Photo / Getty Images

Buck Shelford: These four teams will make World Cup semifinals

16 Oct, 2019 7:00pm

COMMENT: If Irish think they can outmuscle the All Blacks, they have another thing coming.

Key to unlocking the Irish: Why ABs will name this team

16 Oct, 2019 4:30pm

Patrick McKendry: Now is not the time for the ABs to suddenly develop a fear of heights.

Ireland stunned the All Blacks with Jacob Stockdale's second-half try in November last year. Photos / Getty Images, SKY

Analysis: The Irish move that could end ABs' World Cup

16 Oct, 2019 3:30pm

Chris Rattue: In November Ireland made history but have they shown their hand too early?

All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster: Photo/ Mark Mitchell

Tensions running high: Unmentionable question ABs won't answer

16 Oct, 2019 3:00pm

Tension is starting to run high in the All Blacks camp ahead of Ireland clash.

Calls for 'Irish Christian Cullen' to be unleashed on All Blacks

16 Oct, 2019 2:00pm

Irish rugby legend calls on Joe Schmidt to have "moral courage" and start young star.

'Blue murder': Irish fans slam ref appointment for ABs clash

16 Oct, 2019 11:30am

Irish fans are slightly nervous about the appointment of Nigel Owens as referee.

Wallaby over Beauden? Three All Blacks in World Cup XV from pool play

16 Oct, 2019 11:30am

Which players have been the best in their positions as we head into the knockout rounds?

George Ford's England are favourites to advance to the semifinals at the World Cup, at the expense of the Wallabies. Photo / Gett Images

England v Australia: All you need to know

16 Oct, 2019 10:46am

All you need to know ahead of the England v Australia quarter-final clash.

'Bashed up Barrett': UK expert ranks Japan ahead of ABs

16 Oct, 2019 10:30am

Quarter-finalists with the most - and least - potent back three according to a UK expert.

All Blacks star Beauden and wife Hannah with Mary and Ted Barrett. Photo / Beauden Barrett

Beauden Barrett's touching tribute to grandfather

16 Oct, 2019 7:06am

A requiem mass will be held for Ted Barrett, 78, in New Plymouth this morning.

Australia coach Michael Cheika watches as his players warm up. Photo / AP

It's Sticky going as Michael Cheika has chip at Eddie Jones

16 Oct, 2019 5:00am

Cheika thinks England having NRL coach Ricky Stuart at training runs in Japan is weird.

Johnny Sexton in right mood for 'biggest game' of his career

16 Oct, 2019 5:00am

The last time Johnny Sexton faced the haka in Japan, it did not end well.

Banning Bundee Aki serious setback for irritated Ireland side

16 Oct, 2019 5:00am

The centre was handed a three-week ban for a dangerous tackle on Ulupano Seuteni.

Ireland's Johnny Sexton celebrates after scoring a try during the Rugby World Cup Pool A game at Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium between Ireland and Samoa. Photo / AP

The world's best? All Blacks plan for Irish danger man

15 Oct, 2019 8:23pm

As a key figure in Irish attack, All Blacks have made it clear they will target Sexton.

All Blacks prop Joe Moody during their press conference in Tokyo, Japan. Rugby World Cup 2019. 15 October, 2019. NZ Herald Photograph by Mark Mitchell

'We owe them one': All Blacks star raises Irish stakes

15 Oct, 2019 8:04pm

Ireland's impressive recent record against the ABs adds a bit extra to quarter-final.

New Zealand Rugby Chairman Brent Impey. Photo / Jason Oxenham.

NZR boss: World Rugby has a lot to answer for

15 Oct, 2019 7:27pm

NZR boss hits out at World Rugby and Euro clubs over their treatment of Pasifika players.

Ian Foster and Steve Hansen.Photo / Jason Oxenham

Steve Braunias: Overheard at the All Blacks - Hansen and the S-word

15 Oct, 2019 6:49pm

Steve Braunias once again captures a chat between the All Black coaches. Or does he?

Anton Lienert-Brown and Beaden Barrett warming-up at the All Blacks training run in Tokyo, Japan. Rugby World Cup 2019. 15 October, 2019. NZ Herald Photograph by Mark Mitchell

Dylan Cleaver: Fact or fiction? The truth about this Rugby World Cup

15 Oct, 2019 5:36pm

A slate of high-octane quarter-finals lies in wait. It's time to roll out Fact or Fiction.

Samoa players react following their 47-5 loss to Ireland in their Rugby World Cup Pool A game. Photo / AP

Clive Woodward: How to save Pacific rugby - and make Japan even better

15 Oct, 2019 5:27pm

COMMENT: Rugby Championship should have two divisions, and relegation, writes Sir Clive.

All Blacks v Ireland: All you need to know

15 Oct, 2019 4:45pm

All you need to know ahead of the All Blacks' quarter-finals clash against Ireland.

All Blacks flankers Matt Todd and Ardie Savea are both talking to the media today. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Live: All Blacks discuss Ireland's big World Cup blow

15 Oct, 2019 4:45pm

Follow live as the All Blacks face the media ahead of their Rugby World Cup quarter-final.

Referee Pascal Gauzere and and assistant Nigel Owens, left, watch a video review before awarding Scotland a penalty try during the Rugby World Cup Pool A game at Kobe Misaki Stadium. Photo / AP

Referee named for All Blacks' quarter-final

15 Oct, 2019 3:36pm

Nigel Owens will take charge of the quarterfinal between the All Blacks and Ireland.

Japanese rugby fans, reacting while watching their team's winning performance against Scotland, in a central Tokyo bar. Rugby World Cup 2019. 13 October, 2019. NZ Herald Photograph by Mark Mitchell

Patrick McKendry: There's something special happening in Japan

15 Oct, 2019 3:00pm

Comment: The Japanese attitude is one we can learn from, and would do well to adopt.

The IFRU have launched an attack on British writer Stephen Jones. Photo / Getty

'Completely false': Angry Irish reject rugby writer's 'scurrilous' allegations

15 Oct, 2019 2:53pm

Reports Ireland were 'vehemently opposed to pool game rearrangements' have been rubbished.

Ireland's Andrew Porter gestures to the crowd following their 47-5 win over Samoa in their Rugby World Cup Pool A game at Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium in Fukuoka. Photo / AP

13 things to know about Ireland: Why captain won't sing anthem

15 Oct, 2019 1:16pm

Will Ireland defy the All Black haka again in the Tokyo World Cup quarterfinal?

Beauden Barrett looks dejected following the last year's defeat to Ireland in Dublin. Photo / Getty

Path to the final: All Blacks' hardest ever task to win Cup

15 Oct, 2019 11:00am

If the All Blacks are going to make it three in a row - they face a big ask.

Chris Rattue: Ireland robbed! Injustice ahead of ABs clash

15 Oct, 2019 11:00am

Decision to ban Bundee Aki smacks of cold-hearted dogma and has ruined epic quarter-final.

Poll: How are All Blacks fans feeling about Ireland quarter-final?

15 Oct, 2019 11:00am

All Blacks v Ireland is perhaps the most intriguing matchup of the quarter-final stage.

Tolu Latu of Australia speaks to the media during a press conference at the Rugby World Cup. Photo / Getty

'Complete joke': Wallabies fire up in heated press conference

15 Oct, 2019 9:05am

Things got frosty between the Aussies and the English media.

UK expert ranks eight RWC quarter-finalists

15 Oct, 2019 8:00am

There will be four captivating clashes of contrasting styles in the quarter-finals.

Ireland's Garry Ringrose reacts following his teams 19-12 loss in the Rugby World Cup to Japan. Photo / AP

Liam Napier: How the rugby world exposed Ireland's flaws

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am

COMMENT: The hunters became the hunted, and Joe Schmidt's empire came crumbling down.

Ireland's Bundee Aki leaves the field after receiving a red card. Photo - INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Ireland's massive World Cup blow: Star out of ABs game

15 Oct, 2019 4:55am

Bundee Aki is out for the rest of the Rugby World Cup.

Coach Steve Hansen chatting with Ryan Crotty during an All Blacks training session. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Secretive strategy: The intriguing way ABs are preparing for Ireland

14 Oct, 2019 8:00pm

All Blacks produce test-match intensity in training as they get ready for quarter-final.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen during his press conference in Tokyo. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Mind games begin: Hansen's sneaky shot at Schmidt

14 Oct, 2019 6:30pm

All Blacks coach delivers a tactical utterance designed to throw Ireland off their step.

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt will have plenty to ponder ahead of the World Cup quarter-final clash with the All Blacks. Photos / Mark Mitchell. Photosport

How Ireland can beat the All Blacks - and the big reason they won't

14 Oct, 2019 5:40pm

NZME rugby experts big Rugby World Cup questions ahead of the quarter-finals.

A portaloo was stolen from the inaugural Omataroa 8km Walk and Run event. Photo / Zion Elijah Productions

Who dunny it? Shameless thief swipes portaloo - and it was full

16 Oct, 2019 2:39pm
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A trailer would have been needed for the toilet heist.

The Auckland child was infectious on October 5 and 6. Photo / File

More than 1000 school kids exposed to measles at Rotorua camp

16 Oct, 2019 12:51pm
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Public Health Services is alerting campers that they may be at risk of measles

Kiwi cleaners share their weird and not so wonderful discoveries while on the job. Photo / Getty

Confessions of a cleaner: Weird and strange items left behind revealed

16 Oct, 2019 12:00pm
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Bodily fluids and false teeth are among the weird and wonderful things found by cleaners.

In case you missed it

Man wearing fishnet stockings exposes himself to teen girl

16 Oct, 2019 11:38am

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Transformed pizza boxes raise money for Tauranga homeless

16 Oct, 2019 10:00am
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Evolution Aquatics Tauranga secure top placing at champs

16 Oct, 2019 9:45am
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Mount Maunganui business owners welcome new Quest Apartments

16 Oct, 2019 9:00am
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David Beck: The best of the Steamers so far

16 Oct, 2019 8:00am
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'Couldn't have wished for better': Rotorua athletes impress

16 Oct, 2019 7:30am
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Samantha Motion: What Tenby Powell needs in a deputy mayor

16 Oct, 2019 7:00am
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Highway remains closed after wild weather

16 Oct, 2019 6:41am
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Two people with serious injuries were taken to Tauranga Hospital after the crash. Photo / File

Men stable after serious Te Puna crash

16 Oct, 2019 10:16am
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The crash involved a truck and a motorcycle.

Pamela and Stuart Pedersen were nearing the NZ coast when their yacht struck trouble. Photo / Facebook

Tragic last trip: Yachtie dies as wife plucked from heavy swells

16 Oct, 2019 10:03am
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Stuart Pedersen had planned to sell his yacht after one last trip.

Bay of Plenty local body elections 2019

New Tauranga mayor Tenby Powell at his victory party on Saturday. Photo / George Novak

Samantha Motion: What Tenby Powell needs in a deputy mayor

16 Oct, 2019 7:00am

He says he wants a woman but would an experienced councillor be a better pick?

Josh Te Kani missed out on a Tauranga City Council seat this time, but says he'll try again. Photo / George Novak

Local government diversity explosion? Not in Tauranga

16 Oct, 2019 6:00am

But one councillor says only diversity of thought matters, not 'genetic diversity'.

Tenby Powell has been elected mayor of Tauranga. Photo / File

In limbo: The handover week when the new mayor can't act

15 Oct, 2019 9:00am

Who's in charge of governing Tauranga City Council between now and the swearing-in?

Sharon Hunter speaking at Tenby Powell's campaign wrap party at Classic Flyers on Saturday. Photo / George Novak

Sharon Hunter: The woman beside Tenby Powell

15 Oct, 2019 8:00am

Sharon Hunter made millions from the sale of a business she founded age 22.

Kelvin Clout has been re-elected at large for a third term. Photo / File

'Egos at the door': Tauranga's re-elected councillors on the new team

15 Oct, 2019 8:00am

Kelvin Clout "pretty gutted" to have missed out on mayoralty for the third time.

Tauranga City Council electoral officer Warwick Lampp said while the turnout was good it could be better. Photo / File

Voter turnout runs past previous years - but only just

14 Oct, 2019 9:00pm

But is it the candidates or the lack of understanding that is to blame?

New Tauranga City Council councillors Dawn Kiddie, Jako Abrie, Tina Salisbury, Heidi Hughes and Andrew Hollis. Photos / George Novak / File

Meet Tauranga's new councillors - including one about to have an awkward chat with his boss

14 Oct, 2019 4:00pm

Tauranga's five new elected members are looking forward to their journey ahead.

Re-elected Western Bay mayor Garry Webber with new Tauranga mayor Tenby Powell. Photo / George Novak

New mayor Tenby Powell creates to-do list

14 Oct, 2019 12:07pm

The issues top of the new mayor's to-do list

Rick Curach has lost his seat on Tauranga City Council. Photo / File

A 'little hiccup' haunted councillor

14 Oct, 2019 10:00am

Long-serving councillor Rick Curach has lost his bid for a seventh term.

The new Western Bay Of Plenty District Council female members; Margaret Murray-Benge, Christina Humphreys, Anne Henry and Monique Lints. Photo / George Novak

Western Bay women ring in a new guard

14 Oct, 2019 9:00am

This could be the year for women with four elected for Western Bay.

Councillor ousted in tight race says he's done with politics

14 Oct, 2019 8:00am

'That's the way the cookie crumbles,' says philosophical losing candidate.

Toi Iti's freshwater kaitiakitanga focus

14 Oct, 2019 6:19am

Toi Iti, son of activist Tāme Iti, has won the Kōhi Māori seat.

New Tauranga mayor Tenby Powell and his wife, business leader Sharon Hunter at Kulim Park. Photo / George Novak

'Put away the hatchets' - Tenby Powell says he will unite city

14 Oct, 2019 6:00am

'Something special is happening here'

Bay of Plenty District Health Board preliminary results

14 Oct, 2019 5:01am

The preliminary results for the Bay of Plenty District Health Board election are in.

The new Tauranga mayor Tenby Powell. Photo / George Novak

Samantha Motion: How Tenby Powell went from moving home to mayor in five months

14 Oct, 2019 5:00am

COMMENT: Did you know who Tenby Powell was five months ago?

New Tauranga Mayor Tenby Powell aims to build partnerships for success, and transforming Tauranga City Council into a responsive, efficient and trusted organisation. Photo / George Novak

New mayor has a message for Tauranga

14 Oct, 2019 4:00am

Tenby Powell's letter to Tauranga.

Greg Brownless pens a letter of farewell to Tauranga. Photo / File

Greg Brownless says farewell to being mayor of Tauranga

14 Oct, 2019 4:00am

In his own words

Incumbent Western Bay of Plenty mayor Garry Webber will once more hold on to the district's mayoralty chains and celebrates with wife Carole. Photo / George Novak

Garry Webber making Western Bay 'a better place'

13 Oct, 2019 8:38pm

Re-elected Western Bay of Plenty's mayor Garry Webber reveals what's next.

Tauranga City Council electoral officer Warwick Lampp. Photo / File

Tauranga election: Voter turnout lifts after last-minute surge

13 Oct, 2019 11:08am

Voter turnout may be trending upwards after all.

Bill Grainger and Terry Molloy are in a race for the second Welcome Bay-Te Papa ward seat. Photos / File

30 votes in it: Tauranga's closest election race hangs on last-minute, special votes

13 Oct, 2019 6:00am

'It's in the lap of the gods'

Greg Brownless has lost the Tauranga mayoralty in a stunning upset. Photo / File

'I was ready to come into work on Monday': Greg Brownless not sure what's next

12 Oct, 2019 5:19pm

Brownless has lost the Tauranga mayoralty in a stunning upset.

Eastern Bay results: Turner elected as Whakatāne mayor

12 Oct, 2019 5:12pm

Whakatāne's new mayor is Judy Turner, preliminary results suggest.

Western Bay mayoral contenders Garry Webber, Margaret Murray-Benge and Stephen Fawcett. Photos / File

Western Bay of Plenty mayoralty results revealed

12 Oct, 2019 2:20pm

It's official - Western Bay of Plenty's Mayor for the next three years has been named.

Newly elected Western Bay of Plenty District councillor Monique Lints is one of four women voted into power in this year's local body elections. Photo / File

The changing face of democracy: More women voted into power in Western Bay

12 Oct, 2019 1:55pm

Western Bay of Plenty council's new representatives are revealed.

Local government diversity explosion? Not in Tauranga

16 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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Police on the edge of the Wairoa River. Photo / Sandra Conchie

Car in river: Police dive squad to search for missing person

16 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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New Tauranga mayor Tenby Powell and his wife, business leader Sharon Hunter, at Kulim Park. Photo / File

Letters: Here's hoping Powell can inspire the council

16 Oct, 2019 4:00am
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Spice Traders store in Katikati is closed after receivers shut the doors last week. Photo / Chris Steel

Long-standing Bay of Plenty business in liquidation and receivership

15 Oct, 2019 9:00pm
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Police, fire and St John Ambulance staff attended a crash in Oropi after a ute rolled. Photo / File

Ute rolls in Ōropi, 3 occupants injured

15 Oct, 2019 7:37pm
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Two seriously injured patients have been taken to Tauranga Hospital after crash in Te Puna. Photo / File

Two seriously injured in two-vehicle Te Puna crash

15 Oct, 2019 5:54pm
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Local government diversity explosion? Not in Tauranga

16 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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Car in river: Police dive squad to search for missing person

16 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Letters: Here's hoping Powell can inspire the council

16 Oct, 2019 4:00am
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Long-standing Bay of Plenty business in liquidation and receivership

15 Oct, 2019 9:00pm
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Ute rolls in Ōropi, 3 occupants injured

15 Oct, 2019 7:37pm
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Two seriously injured in two-vehicle Te Puna crash

15 Oct, 2019 5:54pm
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Coastal News

State Highway 25A between Kopu and Hikuai has been closed. Photo / NZTA

Highway remains closed after wild weather

The region was pounded by constant heavy rain yesterday

Pat Mortensen, left, is grateful for the well wishes and support of friends like Barbara Collett after spending four-and-a-half days alone on the floor following a fall. Photo / Alison Smith

'I just kept yelling and crying': Woman, 93, endures terrifying ordeal

She lay alone for nearly five days after falling and breaking leg.

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

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

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

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

Poisoned paradise - hundreds of pines killed in Opoutere

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

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

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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

Three people rescued from an elevator in the Coromandel

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

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.

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.

'Gutted' by decision on region

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

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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.

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.

Help remove Whangamatā harbour mangroves

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

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The All Blacks rugby players who made the national side out of the Bay of Plenty. Photos / New Zealand Rugby Museum

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Sports reporter David Beck and historian Brent Drabble select the best BOP All Blacks.

Tauranga basketball players Taiana Day (left), Mitchell Dance, HoopNation co-founder Paul Berridge, Kaia Berridge, and Lyric Berridge. Photo / Andrew Warner

2019 HoopNation uniform to celebrate Mauao

A highlight of the HoopNation tournament every year is the custom-designed shirts.

Women's rugby player Anahera Mohi (left) with Tania-Rose Raharuhi who played a key role in helping her overcome her battle with depression. Photo / Supplied

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Bay of Plenty Volcanix player Anahera Mohi opens up about her mental health struggles.

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

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

Trio of judo events covers wide range

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

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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

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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The two-car crash was reported around 9.35pm.

Highway remains closed after wild weather

The region was pounded by constant heavy rain yesterday

Toi Iti's freshwater kaitiakitanga focus

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Kate Mullaney back from spinal surgery in Germany.

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Kate Mullaney's pain factor was huge before her lumber spine surgery in Germany.

OceanaGold needs resource consent from the Hauraki District Council before it can begin operations on the land. Photo / File

OceanaGold given green light to buy land for mining at Waihī

Government approve application to buy land for tailings dam.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the approval of a foreign mining company to buy farmland in Waihi - which was previously declined - is the sign of a robust process. Photo / Mark Mitchell

PM says Eugenie Sage's ministerial Land Information portfolio is safe

National says Sage should lose the Land Information portfolio, but PM says it is safe.

Waihī mine expansion application approved

A key reason was due to the benefit it would have on the country

Submissions from 23,000 people were received on the Abortion Legislation Bill. Photo / File

Abortion 'worst form of child abuse imaginable', doctor says

Dr Viliame Sotutu said the bill sent a message "that children's lives are expendable".

A helicopter transported a woman to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition. Photo / File

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Officers were called to the scene on Seaforth Rd last night

The only barbershop in Waihi is run by teenagers Jamie and Maddie Grey. Photo / Rebecca Mauger

Barbershop business run by teen brothers in Waihī

Jamie and Maddie Grey have made a career out of what started as a hobby.

Ping pong racing fun for prizes at this year's Derby Day. Photo / Rebecca Mauger

Let the Goldfest fun begin

Goldfest is a series of events and fun times held in Waihi throughout the school holidays.

Health centres have been inundated with measles and MMR inquiries.

Measles most likely contained

There has been two confirmed cases of measles in Waihi, and a few in surrounding areas.

Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service club coach John Bryant. Photo / File

Surf life savers, coach, volunteer and official named nation's best

Bay of Plenty surf life savers haven taken out half of this year's national awards.

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Crews were working with the owners to remove the tree

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