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'He has been my rock': Friend of missing doctor holding on to hope

Tauranga doctor David Holland has been missing for nearly two weeks.

Waihi Beach library to close for a day, reopen again Friday

The library and service centre will close for a day for a planned power outage.

Should Tauranga and the Western Bay councils merge?

One local mayor thinks it's time.

The Premium Debate: Subscriber opinions on cruise ship industry and maritime border closures

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Zizi Sparks: Remove some mandates, keep commonsense

Opinion: Even if rules are changed, we need to take some personal responsibility.

City councillor considers run at Simon Bridges' seat

Several people are keen to become Tauranga's next MP.

Aftermath of tragedy at sea: Yacht sinking survivor's message for Enchanter crew

"... to have been through something like that, and survive, I just shake my head."

Driveway tragedy: Dad's heartbreak after daughter run over - coroner reveals findings

Five children are killed in driveway runovers in New Zealand each year.

Jo Raphael: Why I'm avoiding Covid like the plague

OPINION: The sooner we get out of this peak, the sooner we can get on with our lives.

Has Bay of Plenty DHB region reached its Omicron peak?

And why has there been a 'dip' in positive cases recently?

'Caring, loving soul': Coromandel community mourns homicide victim

The body of Guy Richards, 43, was found at a rural property in Manaia on Friday afternoon.

Rainmaker set to strike North Island: Warning of strong winds, downpours, thunderstorms

Heavy rain warnings and watches are in place for the upper North Island.

Nine new Covid-19 deaths in NZ, three in Bay of Plenty

The total number of publicly reported Covid-19 deaths in New Zealand is now 175.

Letters to the editor: Paula Bennett column strikes a chord

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Missing doctor a 'lovely soul' - hundreds join search to find him

Hundreds of volunteers join search for Pāpāmoa 31-year-old.

'Shattered': Slow recovery for Te Puke boy finally home from hospital

The "shattered" 7-year-old still can't go to school or see his friends.