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Trial pump track, half-basketball court coming soon to The Lakes

The trial pump track will be open from next week.

BOP Times gets shout-out on popular Netflix show

The regional newspaper was mentioned in the popular Netflix series.

Letters: Three Waters opposition about retaining democracy, nothing else

Our readers have their say

Comment: Iso mandate stems from lack of trust in public

OPINION: Can we be trusted to do the right thing when we're sick?

Tauranga crashes: Detours after truck crashes into pole, tractor and car collide on TEL

Drivers are warned there could be delays.

'People have got to live somewhere': Govt dept buys 41 new houses from developer

Two neighbours share their thoughts on the state home development.

'Get him, dog': Black hat sparked fight that led to alleged murder, court told

Jamaine Wharton, 31, died of blood loss from being stabbed three times.

Jail terms reduced for trio involved in $20m cocaine smuggling case

Part of their argument was that cocaine was less harmful than methamphetamine.

Premium Debate: Firefighters threaten industrial action

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say over the firefighters' strike action plan

Sonya Bateson: There's a reason abortion is referred to as healthcare

OPINION: It may sound like an oxymoron but, in my opinion, abortion saves lives.

Full investigation after gas main stuck in Tauranga

The road was closed for a couple of hours and residents had to stay inside.

Zespri welcomes signing of free trade agreement with European Union

The deal announced today includes the removal of tariffs on NZ kiwifruit exports.

New health system launches with focus on children's first 2000 days

Health leaders reflect on a new structure and new future.

Road reopens after gas main struck in Tauranga

The road is closed until further notice.

Letters: 'Haranguing' kids from sidelines at sports games is not okay

Our readers have their say.

Samantha Motion: US opioid crisis is lapping at our shores - is NZ ready?

Many who die from the drug do not know they have taken it.