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Tauranga dairy stars in new Air NZ video

The flights were given to children who rode the magic Christmas plane.

Population 'explosion': Rapid roll growth prompts $30m for new classrooms

One of the schools getting funding to expand hasn't even opened yet.

Rescuer's desperate swim: 80 metres 'felt like 800 metres'

A passerby who rescued a man at Waihi Beach says it's a tragedy he will not forget.

Concerns for elderly as BNZ exit leaves two Tauranga centres 'bankless'

'The banks don't want people, they want you to do everything online.'

'They rise to the occasion': Rugby historian backs Steamers' chances for historic win

The Steamers will face with Tasman in the semifinals.

Baypark Speedway starts Super Saloon car series this weekend

Southlander says Tauranga is the right place to accelerate a new era in speedway.

Letters to the editor: Council's reputation precedes it

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Jo Raphael: Roading upgrades need blue sky thinking

OPINION: Safety and population growth should both be considered when upgrading roads.

Danielle van Dalen: Avoiding America's political polarisation

Opinion: Is New Zealand heading in the same direction as the United States?

Top Bay men's sevens players to face off against next generation

NZ Sevens coach Clark Laidlaw says selectors did fantastic job unearthing potential stars.

Councillors to meet privately after deferring decision on conflict report

The meeting is not public and not every elected member will be there.

How singing is helping those with Parkinson's and strokes

The Brainwave Singers celebrated their tenth anniversary at the weekend.

Beach death: 10 people try for 35 minutes to revive man

A man in his 70s died at Waihi Beach despite efforts to resuscitate him.

Nine things the council wants you to know about its plans for Totara St

Tauranga City Council staff explain the changes to the Totara St safety upgrade.

'Making matters up as he went': Judge rules against former Bella Vista director in $1m suit

'It struck me that Mr Cancian was endeavouring to grasp at any passing straw': Judge.

Videos show defendant befriending young girls to do sexual acts

Laken Rose is defending 61 child sex act charges.