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Well-known Tauranga identity leaves 'amazing legacy'

Tauranga identity Bruce Fraser has left behind a "wonderful legacy/",

Revealed: Millions spent on Tauranga wastewater clean ups but cartoon elephant helps

About $1m a year is spent cleaning up Tauranga's wastewater overflows.

'Boredom's not a thing': What it's like to join the police

Reporoa-born and bred, he is now responding to 111 calls in Tauranga.

'Massive increase': Security company dealing with more gang violence

National has said the number of new police in the region is "not enough".

Public Health's warning Omicron will affect 'every part of our community'

But the medical officer of health said there had been 'much planning' in preparation.

$2.47m funding boost will help achieve 'best possible outcomes' for youth

The funding provides greater security for young people.

Dawn Picken: Conversion therapy ban 'about time'

Opinion: Accepting different gender identities and sexual orientations is a win for all.

Three Bay of Plenty Lotto Second Division winners

Three Bay of Plenty Lotto Second Division players won $30,301 each on Saturday.

'Results speak for themselves': Bay's regional council puts abuse, ageism claims to bed

Councillors have been thanked for their professionalism after claims of abuse and ageism.

'At least we're alive': Crew of stricken vessel rescued from Tauranga Harbour

The trimaran had flipped in the middle of a shipping channel, with a cargo ship due.

Howzat! Girls treated to cricket festival ahead of world cup

The day was a "roaring success".

'Shameful': Man who built his own coastal 'park' by reclaiming Tauranga harbour imprisoned

Tio Faulkner built a "coastal park" in Tauranga Harbour. Now he's in prison.

New Zealand's 2022 kiwifruit harvest begins

Supply chain and workforce issues remain a concern for the industry.

Tauranga Harbour crash: Person charged with careless driving

The 47-year-old will appear in Tauranga District Court on Friday.

Letters: Budget 'blowouts' are concerning

Readers have their say.

'Stoked': Commissioners push back on plans to restrict mobile traders

"We can't make it so restrictive that new innovation can't happen."