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Tauranga public invited to long-term plan open days

The plan proposes investing $4.57 billion in key priority areas now and for the future.

Freedom camping clampdown: Breaches soar, vans spotted using 'dodgy' self-containment stickers

Cars with "a dodgy sticker" are in line of proposed changes to freedom camping rules.

'A monster': Survivor hits out as serial rapist locked up indefinitely

'I am standing here today to reclaim my confidence and power.'

Mauao to close to public for helicopter operation

Security and barriers will be in place at entrances to advise visitors of the closure.

Breakers to play Taipans in Rotorua

The transtasman bubble means the Breakers can take games to New Zealand's regions.

'I'm pulling out lots of teeth every week': Grim reality of sugary drinks

It comes as the DHB ends the sale of all artificially sweetened and sugary drinks on site.

Local Focus: Today is ME day

"Chronic Fatigue doesn't do it justice." Made with funding from NZ On Air.

May warmer than usual, but will it continue?

May has been warmer and drier than previous years on average.

Jo Raphael: Marathon participants an inspirational bunch

OPINION: These annual events are yearly highlights on the region's calendar.

Delays expected following Whakamarama crash

The crash was reported at 7am.

'Don't feel safe': Tauranga residents petition for removal of homeless

Foul language, mess, and intimidation are reasons residents say they want homeless gone.

Five Lotto second division players from across the region

One winner was also lucky enough to win Powerball second division.

Tauranga's Olivia Rogers fighting to be hired on The Apprentice

Hitting screens tonight, the first season boasts a $50,000 prize Rogers likes the look of.

'A different level of love': Mums share the best and hardest parts of parenting

"I just hope she is happy, healthy and loved."

New councillor looking forward to challenge

Man of the community to become man of the district.

Local builder wins marathon two years in a row

Michael Voss, 24, won the 57th Rotorua Marathon - 5 minutes a head of second place.