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Police hunt woman after Mount Maunganui store robbed at gunpoint
Police received reports of a robbery on Girven Rd about 5.50am on Friday.

Tauranga mayoral race: Aurel Braguta wants to reduce costs
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.

Teens aged 14-15 arrested after alleged stabbing outside fuel station
One person was found in a critical condition.

Tauranga Boys’ juggernaut rolls on
A review of the TBC v Napier rugby game from the weekend.

'Passion killer': When couples collide over money
'Nothing worse than being blindsided by your partner with a large bill.'

Mayoral hopeful Tina Salisbury's 'cutting-edge' vision for Tauranga
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.

Mark Lister: Trump the frontrunner in debate lead-up
OPINION: Biden will be hoping an early debate will revive his campaign.

'Magical place': The Mount homes worth millions - and why their owners won't sell
One was bought for $11,500. It's now worth more than $3 million.

'I'm just going to say it as it is': New Georgia Lines album shares vulnerability
The songs were written during some personally challenging times.

'Very stressful': Union claims Health NZ hiring pause impacting frontline
Health NZ says regional forums will approve recruitment 'where appropriate'.

Tauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Tanya Bamford-King
Local Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.

New marine research, education hub for controversial Marine Park site
The new facility will replace the university’s Coastal Marine Field Station.

Property company helped pay for invite-only Council cocktail party
Prominent developer says event celebrated 'overdue' CBD work kicked off by commission.

Tauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Jos Nagels
Local Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.

‘It messed me up a little’: Adoptee’s heartbreaking hunt for birth family
'It’s almost like I was reborn again, like I discovered who I was all over again.'

Pub faces devastating delays after fire
Good Local had an electrical fire and rebuilding is still not under way.

Traffic builds after car rolls blocking SH29A bridge
NZTA says delays should be expected in both directions.

Tauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Donna Hannah
Local Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.

NZTA issues warning to SH2 vandals after hearts, 'offensive' tags appear
The tagging, thought to be linked to recent protests, has been reported to police.

Tauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Andrew Caie
Local Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.

Ronny Okeke death: Police examine Kaimai scene where body was found
A large police presence has been reported in the Kaimai Ranges this afternoon.

Tauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Anthony Goddard
Local Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.

Mother of man left dead on side of road still waiting for police apology
Police failed to send an officer out until morning.

'Significant damage': What caused a 'chaotic' train derailment
The train derailed near Te Puke during the Auckland Anniversary weekend floods.

Election candidate was jailed for drug crime: 'I've learned from my mistakes'
Convicted offender Ashley Hillis wants to show that people can change for the better.

Body found near Wairere Falls: Family of Pauline Grey thank police, iwi for search
A rāhui is in place on the Wairere Falls Track for the next seven days.

Kindy teachers hit out over planned ECE changes
'It’s well accepted that good quality early childhood education has a big impact.'