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Cost of 'lost democracy' adds to regional council's election bill

The regional council will be the only local authority holding an election in Tauranga.

Missing Tauranga doctor search may be formally halted

Police look to suspend the search and rescue arm of inquiry into missing Tauranga doctor.

Opinion | Gib board shortage: Taking advantage of home builders is despicable

OPINION: Stockpiling, price inflation is a ruthless way to make a quick buck.

Students open to debate

Team member EJ Sigue selected for national debating development team.

Premium debate: Subscribers' views on the impact of Gib shortages

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'Tauranga can't be without a library': He Puna Mana brings hope to CBD

"Tauranga can't be without a library."

Revealed: Number of AstraZeneca and Novavax doses administered

Pfizer remains the preferred Covid vaccine but other options are available to Kiwis.

Maungatapu powerline project cancelled: 'Marae will fight to the bitter end'

Transpower has canned plans to move a 3.3km section of its A-line supplying the Mount.

Bay Lotto winners have nearly 25,000 reasons to celebrate

Ten tickets won second division on Saturday.

'Massive delays': Schools frustrated over wait for new classrooms

The Government is working to 'minimise the impact' of the building consent process.

Police still looking for Taupō man missing for two months

Michael Yewen, 50, has been missing since February 3.

Letters: Wairākei reserve planting - economy should take 'precedence'

Our readers have their say.

NZ's deadliest week: 23 new Covid deaths, 104 so far this week

More than 350 people have now died with Covid-19 in New Zealand.

Jo Raphael: People should be disgusted by charity shop break-in

OPINION: A message needs to be sent that this type of behaviour will not be tolerated.

'Impressive' economic growth as region beats the odds

In theory households can feel the economic growth in job availability and wages.

Telling it like it is: Meet our new Opinion section columnists

We've added new opinion writers to our current line-up.