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Avoiding 'disaster': Many plans made, but can Smartgrowth partnership deliver?

That's the question the partnership's leaders explored in a meeting on Wednesday.

'I feel so grateful': Tetraplegic scales Mauao thanks to Trailrider

Trailrider a "game-changer for the elderly and people with disabilities".

Letters to the editor: No reason for the proposed 6.5% rates rise

LETTERS: Our readers have their say

Don't appoint a commission: All bar one councillor signs letter to minister

One councillor did not sign the letter and he won't say why - yet.

Minister Nanaia Mahuta to meet with council collective

The Minister will meet with Smartgrowth as she mulls commission for Tauranga

'Skilful' 82yo cannabis grower avoids jail

Police found 364 well-tended cannabis plants and multiple growing operations in a search.

Two-car crash in Athenree on State Highway 2

The crash happened at 7.15pm.

Bay Dreams road closures and what else to expect this holiday season

Traffic between Katikati and Tauranga is expected to be its heaviest in the new year.

Miller and Clarke steal the show at Mount Monster

The Mount Monster was held on Saturday.

Business digest: Home lender secured for BayTrust's $2m co-ownership programme

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Greerton have one hand on Bay of Plenty Cup

Greerton prevailed against Mount Maunganui at the weekend.

Tauranga may get a commission. But what is that?

One former commissioner says 'everything goes on as normal'.

Under control: Matakana Island fire response scaled back

Smoke from the fire was visible from around Tauranga.

Could you be one of three Lotto players to win $333k?

Find out where the winning tickets were bought.

Catering companies busier than ever as last-minute Christmas bookings roll in

Some businesses say they are busier than ever in the lead-up to Christmas.

Bayfair exploring new tenants for former Imbibe bar site

Bayfair Shopping Centre's leasing team is exploring options with potential new tenants.