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Regional council digest: Schoolboys present, ferries debated, rates rise adopted

Rates set and transport troubles debated; two meetings summed up.

Letters: If you didn't vote - 60pc of those eligible didn't - don't complain

Our readers have their say on the Tauranga byelection and unregistered vehicles.

Gyrocopter crash reported to Civil Aviation Authority

Emergency services were called to the crash at 10.40am on Wednesday.

Powerball riches! Lotto winner scoops $12 million

Wednesday night's winner is the ninth Powerball multi-millionaire of 2022.

Council restarts planting on Pāpāmoa stormwater reserve

Planting of the reserve is back underway, despite resident's concerns.

Jack's back! And so is the jazz festival: 97yo takes the stage

"I believe the jazz festival is very good for the community, and for the businesses."

Zizi Sparks: Councils should consult openly and often

Opinion: Bring communities along on the journey to give them ownership.

Tauranga murder accused named but co-defendant keeps identity secret

Two people charged with 51-year-old Michael Te Kani's murder have appeared in court.

Letters: Addict's journey to recovery provides great hope

Our readers have their say.

Police, iwi join forces to help offenders 'find their way back home'

A new initiative helps offenders address problems they're facing without jail time.

'Violent vomiting': 'Very infectious' gastro bug spreading in Bay of Plenty

One doctor says the illness is "short and sharp" and normally gone within 36 hours.

Letters: Does New Zealand no longer allow religious freedom?

Our readers have their say.

Opinion | Labour looks soft on gangs, dithering on law and order

OPINION: There's a lot going on for Labour heading into an election year next year.

Tauranga commissioner takes aim at Government's transport plans

"We're nowhere near the targets that the Government's setting for us."

Kiwi loses appeal against deportation after fatal crash

Kiwi who caused woman's death did not disclose NZ convictions on entering Australia.

'Win for hospitality': City centre bars closing time to remain at 3am

Tauranga City Council was proposing to change the closing time for CBD bars to 2am.