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'National have deserted the field': David Seymour on political turmoil

Seymour said he was concerned what the lack of stability in the opposition.

All Te Puna School students now 'potentially at risk' of Covid-19

A fifth school in Tauranga has also reported a positive Covid-19 case.

Tauranga's waterfront fireworks canned due to Covid uncertainty

Uncertainty caused by the spread of Covid-19 has led to another major event cancellation.

After Dark Festival looking for artists to make Tauranga shine

Tauranga's new light festival on the lookout for artists and creatives.

Constable had sex with women he picked up on the beat

Officer resigned before employment investigation was finished.

Locals' reactions to Collins dumping, Bridges' demotion

A local National Party member is "stunned" by Simon Bridge's sudden demotion.

'They're everything that's good about charity': How Rotorua is supporting the foodbank

Tauranga Te Papa Rotary collecting cans or cash donations for the foodbank this weekend.

'I enjoy doing things for other people' - Lyn's reward is knowing she's made a difference

Lyn has been donating kid's food packs for 25 years, and she's not slowing down.

Principals disappointed to be excluded from Government counselling initiative

One principal said 'another inequitable decision' had been made by Government.

Fears Bay of Plenty could be in 'red' until end of the year

The forthcoming Covid-19 traffic light system raises a number of concerns for businesses.

Derelict landbanked houses 'a travesty', mayor says

'There must be about 150 that are just lying idle, rotting into the ground.'

'I went off like a rocket': Tauranga couple win $10.3 million

A Tauranga couple has ten million reasons to celebrate after winning Lotto.

Vaccine verifier app goes live, Govt warns there'll be glitches

Businesses will be able to download an app that will verify their customers' vax status.

Rest home resident visited by Covid case tests negative

The village resident had had one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

Luke Kirkness: Why do we bite the hand that feeds us?

OPINION: More respect needs to be shown to farmers, especially in times like these.

'Desperate act of self-defence' or 'murderous intent'? Murder trial begins

Defendant accused of murdering one man and disfiguring another.